Baby Black ruck decision making

in Rucking & Mauling, Rugby drills

Make quick, accurate decisions at the ruck with the role of the first support player based on the incoming threat from the nearest defender. The first support player has to judge the tackle situation to decide on his role. This is best trained through game-like activities where there are lots of possible outcomes. MORE

Coaching decision making at the ruck, the Razor way

in Rucking & Mauling, Rugby coaching, Small-sided games

Making quick, accurate decisions at the ruck will help create quick ball. The role of the first supporter at the ruck is based almost entirely on the threat of the nearest defender. Here is how I define the different options and ways to coach those options more effectively. MORE