2 Groups of 3 No halfback, whoever is passing the ball from the ruck HAS to follow the pass -First player goes to contact and works on the ground -Second player clears the shield -Third player secures the ball -First player of the second group passes the ball from the ruck, follows to secure the next breakdown Keeps going for 3 phases
-Player that secures the ball needs to hold strong with good body position -Halfback needs to follow the pass -Breakdown needs to be no longer than 3"
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