This section will look at conditioning for the breakdown area and exercises for the ruck and maul.

Colour presentation drill - Excellent drill to work on body conditioning and getting players working for a long present.

Ball carrier leg drive and present - good exercise for leg drive and working on long presentation.

Contact conditioning - Some good ideas for getting players ready for contact. Try to implement into touch games as well.

Coaching the ruck - More advanced discussion

Different rucking techniques

Duck and clean rucking technique

Sam Warburtons rucking masterclass

James Haskells rucking masterclass

Brian O'Driscolls breakdown masterclass

Contesting for the ball and ruck clear out.

Coaching turnover skills

Jackal techniques

Jackal and two pass turnover game

Rucking drill for technique and fitness