Players work in pairs, this drill is to help simulate defending on the fringes of the ruck.
Players run up and hit the pads, do and UP Down.
The ball is behind the tackle cylinder and. Once the ball is "out" The defenders press and tackle with on going high one going low.
Depending on the direction the ball will travel with dictate who tackles low and who goes high.
Develop this drill with increasing the phases and speed. Once the players have picked up confidence and understanding, they can move on to get back up and "ruck for the ball", making the drill more game like.
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