Rugby: hunter axe scout

Description

axe dominant tackler. rolls and jions defensive line closet to were he stands up. becomes gurad dog in defensive line can jackel ball if quick enough, hunter and scout then become gaurd dogs or support in counter ruck if 'flooding' ruck

hunter always comes from direction of ball unless ball fall on scouts side. if scout has 'eyes on' ball scout becomes hunter. hunter halls arse to become scout  decision maker commit turnover ball or bail

scout sealer or secondary support if hunter commits to break down guard dog if bail hunter if eyes on ball or player falls at his feet

Coaching points

no wasted movement. players stay in alignment tackler rolls to easiet sideline goes shortest possible distance to join dline.

defend in threes

communication

strong body position

remain on feet