| Contact Skills: This week we look at the correct and the most effective way how to do the clean-out at the ruck. |
" The clean-out at the ruck is very important to secure your own ball. Most of the players' body positions are to high for an effective clean-out. " - Jan Oberholzer |
| Lets look at an effective clean-out |
| The player, in this example Martin Correy of England, gets into a low body position for the clean-out, while the opposition player gets into a position to rip the ball. |
| The player is now in the correct low body position to execute the clean-out. |
| The player cleans the opposition player of the ball. Note that it is not only a shoulder charge, but he uses his arms to wrestle the player of the ball. |
| The opposition player is now off the ball and a second player bridges over the ball to secure a clean ball. |
| Video Clip of the Clean-out |
| Next week we shall show you a drill how to teach players low body positions for the clean-out |
| Basic Rugby Skills |
| Week 16 |