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Stability & posture
The tackle
Taking the ball into contact
The scrum
The line-out
The maul
The ruck
Injury Management
Summary
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Taking the ball into contact

Contact is inevitable at some point in Rugby Union. Using the correct techniques can ensure ball retention and minimise the chance of picking up an injury.
COACHING POINTS
QUESTIONS
Taking the ball into contact
video
  • Aim for the space around the defender, not the body.  1 
  • Keep the chin off chest and the eyes open.  2 
  • Adopt a crouched position, ready to drive up.  2 
  • Take a big power step into contact.  2 
  • Keep your body between the defender and the.  3 
  • Keep the spine parallel to the ground and in line the direction of drive.  3 

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    Going To Ground
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  • Avoid putting the arms out to break the fall - try to land on backside or back.  1 
  • Body first then ball - do not rush to release the ball.  2 
  • Look for support throughout, and try to offload.  3 
  • Try to land with your back facing the opposition.  4 
  • Play or place the ball immediately.  5 
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    Arriving Players
  • All arriving players must enter the tackle area through the gate.  1 
  • Only players on their feet may compete for the ball.  2 
  • If clearing or driving out defenders:  3  4 
    • chin off chest, head up, hands up
    • sight the target
    • keep the spine in line with the direction of drive
    • low to high
    • make contact with the shoulder, not the head
    • close arms around opponent
    • drive the player away and clear the ball
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