It’s rugby’s equivalent of the speed awareness course, but just how exactly does it work?
We are talking about “technique coaching intervention” to use its full title.
So what’s that when it’s at home?
Well, it’s a new initiative World Rugby has launched as part of its efforts to reduce concussions in the sport.
It enables players who receive a red card for head contact to have their suspension reduced by working on their tackle technique with their coach.
It's only available to players on a one-off basis.
They will work with their coach to identify how technique contributed to the foul play and implement modifications to reduce the risk of it happening again.
The intervention is then assessed by an independent review group of expert coaches.
Wales wing Alex Cuthbert was offered the option after being sent off for a dangerous high tackle during the Ospreys’ Champions Cup clash with Racing 92 in January.
It meant his ban could be reduced from three weeks to two, making him available for the whole of the Six Nations campaign.
Now Wales U20s captain Alex Mann looks set to have his suspension cut by going down that road.
The Cardiff No 8 was red carded for a shoulder to the jaw area of his opposite number Emeka Ilione during the third-round game against England.
He was suspended for three weeks, but that is likely to be reduced to two, as he has taken up the option of the coaching intervention programme.
That means he would be available for Wales’ final Championship match against Italy on Friday, March 18.
The World Rugby initiative is initially running as a one-year pilot programme.
So just how does it work?
Well, Wales U20s coach Byron Hayward has been explaining the process.
“Alex spoke very well at his disciplinary hearing,” he said.
“He was remorseful and so his ban got dropped down from six to three weeks.
“Then, by doing the technique intervention, it can be reduced by a further week.
“Alex has gone through the course. He’s done it with me this week.
“We send the video footage off of us going through the clip from the game, sat on the laptop.
“Then we do the practical sessions as well, regarding tackle technique.
“We send off footage of him doing that under my guidance. They will review that and, if they are happy, then it will be fine for him to play against Italy.
“We are very hopeful he will be available for that game.”
Mann was sent off in the 29th minute of Wales’ match against England at Doncaster’s Castle Park.
At the time, they were only one point adrift, at 8-7. But, down to 14 men, they ended up losing 43-14.
“Alex was devastated and gutted,” said Hayward.
“He felt like he’d let the boys down, but we just make sure we give him as much support as possible and get behind him.
“It was a rugby incident, it was a very fine margin.
“There was nothing intentional. He’s not that type of player. He plays the game hard, but he plays it fair.
“He’s not got a malicious bone in his body. It’s just one of those things that happens.”
With Mann unavailable for Thursday’s game against France up in Colwyn Bay, it’s Ospreys centre Joe Hawkins who takes over the captaincy.
Explaining the appointment, Hayward said: “He’s the obvious choice for us.
“He has been a leader since the day he came here.
“He’s seasoned, it’s his third year with the U20s.
“He has got something like 15 caps and, in terms of experience, he has played at regional level as well.
“When I asked him, he was all for it. He really relished the opportunity and he’s good to go.”
Wales will be without a number of players through injury and club commitments for the game against France.
Outside-half Dan Edwards (ankle) and flanker Tom Cowan (shoulder) are both crocked, while Exeter second row Dafydd Jenkins won’t be involved either.
Prop Rhys Barratt and scrum-half Archie Hughes are unavailable for the final two Championship games as they have travelled out to South Africa with Cardiff and the Scarlets respectively.
However, locks Benji Williams and Ryan Woodman are back fit and up for selection.
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