Breakdown - Ball Placement after Contact - HS and A with Warren Gatland

Retaining possession in contact is key
Successful British and Irish Lions and Wales Coach Warren Gatland’s Contact video looks at the best ways for Ball Placement after Contact.
Buy time!
Get the ball away from the contact zone
Make it uncomfortable for the defence to get at the ball
Repetition and practice at every session!

Hawkes Bay coach Josh Syms introduces drills to help you develop the skill to win the ‘fight’ at the breakdown.

Josh has a special term for this part of the game – FOG or ‘Fight on the Ground’.
Its about how to land on the ground, how to present the ball. Then get the ball back in an efficient and effective way.
Find out about ‘the triangle of contact’
These drills are universal and can be used by all levels of players men’s and women’s.
Want to physically and mentally prepare your players for the breakdown contest, then this series is innovative in it’s approach and specific in focus…plus great fun for players!