Sweep Rucking Drill

Summary
This is a good drill for getting players to work with each other when rucking rather than individuals. Also it gets players in the habit of going through the 'gate'



Key Factors

 * 1) Bind up just before contact
 * 2) low body position
 * 3) go beyond 'ball'

Equipment Required (per grid)

 * 6 x cones (2 blue, 4 red)
 * 2 x ruck pads
 * 2 x tackle bags



Personnel Required (per grid)

 * 2 x bag holders
 * 2 or more x players

Instructions

 * 1) Set out grid as shown in first image
 * 2) * Tackle bag lying on ground parallel to the gates marked out by cones
 * 3) * Ruck pad holders standing behind tackle pads back to A's
 * 4) * Bottom of ruck pads resting on the tackle pads
 * 5) In pairs A's run from start position around and through first gate marked by red cones as in first image
 * 6) As they approach the tackle bag (simulating a player on the ground) they bind up and call 'SWEEP'
 * 7) The 2 players clear out the ruck pad holder
 * 8) Once cleared they turn and run back to the next furthest away gate and repeat the process as shown in image 2.

Progression
More sets of tackle bags and ruck pads pads can be added to use the drill for conditioning also.