7 man line - 6 at front and single on 15m line middle jumper and lifters move to rear of line and makes jump. rear man begins move Rear man runs into pocket and takes ball
point of which back man starts run when lift stats front men lift to take out opposition defence trajectory of throw to clear front jumper and hit pocket
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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