In Pairs, the defenders will stagger themselves along the course, with the attackers running straight towards the defenders to 'draw them into the tackle'. As late as they can, without being tagged (or tackled) pass the ball accross to the support attacker. The new ball carrier will repeat this process with the next defender, passing back to the origional ball carrier, who will run on to score the try.
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