Post date: Jun 14, 2010 11:16:47 PM
Rucking - 3 Man Low Impact Drill
Starting positions: Three players lying on their backs side by side with the middle person holding the ball.Â
Drill begins when the middle person taps one of the other players to his side with the ball designating that person as the defender. Ball carrier then rolls over as to place the ball after a tackle.
Upon being tapped, the defender gets to his feet to pressure ball, upon place, remaining player gets to his feet to clear out defender.
Key points:
Good controlled placing of ball to ground by ball carrier.
Pressure by defender
Low driving position by rucking player
Rucking player clears out defender thereby protecting the ball.