set up a scrum. Line up players as in the diagram. move ball along attacking line. Fly half pushes defensive line up and calls drift when the ball is gone. 9 and 7 apply pressure to attacking fly hallf Forwards fill in gaps and create wall accross the field. 8 and 6 to track behind defensive line so as to compete at breakdowns. Repeat several times.
Start at walking pace tap tackles focus on maintaining position listen to each other, drift on the command. Apply pressure to the attack. Back row forwards to work hard to be in support of defensive line Rest of pack to make sure defensive line is solid across the field.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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