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Over 65% of rugby is now played at the breakdown. It is what happens to the ball carrier at the tackle that we are most concerned about, because good ball presentation is a crucial factor in maintaining possession.
The art of not falling over
Rugby is a game that is supposed to be played on the feet. Players who deliberately fall over can be penalised. So, with or without the ball, it is good to practise staying balanced as much as possible and certainly around contact.
Rugby techniques to perfect the art of not falling over are:
Falling in style
Perfecting the art of falling allows the player to:
Learning to fall in style
Rugby drills for falling in style
Developing the drill
The art of getting up
Since the game is played on the feet, then a player on the floor has no rights. So don't let players languish on the ground, encourage them to get up, and get back in the game.
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