6x defenders 6x hitshields attackers set up in pods of 3 3 cones, attackers in groups of three behind cones. continue drill from one cone to the next
Ball carrier to leg drive before going down long place narrowing gate support players to come in low and drive up wards scrummy to clear out as quick as possible
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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