9 Pops to forward into 1st short okay. Secure ruck ball. 9 pips to next forward pod and again secure ruck ball. First pod filter out to support backs. 9 passes to back with hands through to last back who takes the hit and forwards secure ruck. Increase intensity by running drill across pitch with 2-3 SSL phases.
Communication awerness of numbers support attacking ball carrier not to become isolated own the contact scrum half can slow play diwn Mive drill on by adding inside pop to rests from first receiving back fir second short play
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