2v1 ruck at walking pace
How it works
- Ball carrier walks into a kneeling tackler, who tackles at the hips and rolls them gently, as in Kneeling hip hug.
- Carrier lands, turns and places long. One support player steps over from behind. One defender walks in from their side to try to pick up the ball, staying on their feet.
- If the support player gets there first and stays strong, the attack keeps the ball. Rotate all four roles.
Coaching points
- Support player: you're racing the defender. Go as soon as you see the tackle.
- Both the support player and the defender must stay on their feet. Hands on the ball only when you're standing.
- Tackler: release and roll away so the ball is clear.
Ready for the next level when: Support arrives first and on their feet most of the time, and the ball is placed long every time.