Basic Ruck

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DESCRIPTION

Basic Ruck

ball carrier

  • present the ball quickly in the direction of team mates (as far away from the opposition as possible)

Arriving players:

  • should maintain a low, strong, stable body position throughout the ruck. Head and shoulders must be above the hips at all times
  • must join the ruck in a legal manner (from behind the foot of the hindmost team mate in the ruck)
  • should be aware that they may need to clear out any potential threats to the ball

COACHING POINTS

Presentation of ball- LENGTH

Team in posession protecting and getting a half back involved

Tackling team clearing out if opposition hesitate

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