Pair of players run through channels. If there's no coach acting as defender in the channel, they have to pass every 3 steps. At end of channel, turn and repeat up next channel. If the channel has a coach as defender in, they only treat it as a 2 on 1 situation (only need to pass to get round the coach). After final channel, run to the try line (between red cones) and score.
Accurate passing. As soon as you receive the ball, spurt of speed to get ahead of support player. In 2 on 1 situation, ball carrier draws the coach to one side to make more room for the pass.
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