Felicity has gone towards the front of the line out Pepe in the middle that they've got some good options down the back. By now now I'll set the drive can't make any Headway though. So that comes away.
The maul can be a fast method of retaining the ball.
It commits more defenders. It can continue to gain ground.
The dangers are when forwards and backs are separated in practice and the back-line players do not understand their role at the maul, or even back away from the contest.
With the maul, the gain line is fluid and the defence can be forced onto the back foot
With the ruck, the gain line is static and the defence are often set and on the front foot
The spinning or rolling maul is an effective weapon when executed at speed. Notice what happens to the pace of the attack when the ball goes to floor with a breakdown
A maul from a lineout can be a powerful attacking tool. This clip shows how to construct the maul at the front of the lineout quickly.
Practice is key to ensure players understand their positioning and timing.