- Fitness
- Circle Maul 1
Circle Maul 1 Drill
FT7D
Circle Maul 1
OBJECTIVE:
Improve techniques in ripping the ball off an opponent.
EQUIPMENT:
Ball.
GROUP SIZE:
6-10.
AREA:
8 x 8 metre grid.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- Two players start with the ball and the rest form a close circle around them.
- The player in possession runs into any one of the defenders, drives and sets.
- The supporting player drives shoulder and upper arm into the ball-carrier and twists down to rip the ball whilst driving with the legs.
- Players in the defending team keep close at all times.
- The “ripper” rolls off and drives into another defender, with the original ball-carrier becoming the ripper.
COACHING POINTS:
• Correct techniques are to be used at all times.
• Speed, this is a fitness activity as well.
• Low body height should be maintained at all times.
• Defenders should stop attackers pushing them back at all times.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
- More support players and defenders.
- Not in a circle.