Load 2 or 3 is a quick attack play used to attack the edge Goal is to overload one defender with two crashes on either side Set Up 1st receiver set up off ruck 2nd and 3rd are lined up off the 1st receiver 2nd receiver is set back from the 3rd receiver to allow both receivers as first potions To Play 1st calls the load play and designated which defender we are attacking - 2nd or 3rd defender "Load 2" or "Load 3" when 1st gets the ball, 2nd and 3rd receivers attack accordingly: 2nd runs hard at the inside shoulder of the chosen defender 3rd runs hard at the outside shoulder of the chosen defender 2nd is staggered just behind the 3rd so both can be an option for the ball carrier
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