Ruck or stay out
How it works
- Touch rugby where the touched player goes to ground and places the ball, as in Ruck touch.
- Before each play the coach calls a number. Only that many players from each team may go to the ruck.
- Everyone else has to hold a line. Extra players at the ruck give a free pass to the other team.
Coaching points
- Look first: am I one of the closest?
- If you're not needed, get in the line.
- Praise the players who stay out and hold their place.
Ready for the next level when: Players choose to ruck or stay out sensibly without the coach calling it.