OBJECTIVE:

Players consider options at ruck time.

EQUIPMENT:

Six hit shields, tackle suits, balls.

GROUP SIZE:

Groups of 4.

AREA:

Varied.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

1. First person hits and goes to ground.
2. Next three players blow or pick and go.
3. Player can attempt to steal ball from an onside position.
4. Attacking team recycles ball and moves to next defenders.
5. Ensure that both directions are taught.

COACHING POINTS:

• Body position.
• Communication.
• Decision making.
• Support play.

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

1. Add/remove tacklers.
2. Change numbers on attack.
3. Size of grid.