two rows of 4 players 1 player set back behind the 2nd line. two players in front of the lines they pass the ball back and forth. on the call the player with the ball becomes an attacker and is joined by the players in the second and third lines line players (red) The first line join the defensive line (blue) on the call of held, the player in possession of the ball returns to the centre of the grid and pancakes. The defensive team resets.
Two defenders either side of the ruck, defend against 3 attackers. Defensive line must work together attacker try to take advantage of 2 V 1 4 plays to make as much ground as possible
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