Right back starts with the ball and hits the ball down the line. An attacker then dummys a run in then out to receive the ball. once they collect the ball, they do a v-drag and runs to the backline to cross the ball into another attacker
dummy run must be timed, the v drag must be well controlled. Attacker must shield the ball with their body Forward must time their run can choose top d or p spot Drill can progress by adding a defender who will channel right back down the line right back has the option of switching straight to Forward
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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