Each player (student) will be given a velcro belt and a set of Oz tags. 3 players however, will not be given a set of tags to signify that they will be in the middle of the field defending. The velcro belt is placed around the waist with the Oz Tag logo to the front of the body. The tags are then placed, one on each hip. Each player with a set tags must then line up on one side of the field behind the line(or in the safe zone) with their hands above their hands. The players hands must never leave their heads whilst in the danger zone.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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