1 Player on each marker with stomachs on the ground facing away from the ruck. A player will react when their colour is called. 1 Defender holding a hit pad choosing either a standing or reaching position. Objective Clear the defender away from the ball using 1 of 2 techniques depending on the position of the defender. Techniques Crocodile roll- Used when a defender is over the ball. Position body over the defender and wrap arms around the waist then roll the defender to the side of the ruck The Grab and Drive- Used when the defender is upright at the ruck, about to retrieve the ball. Essentially a tackle and drive at the defender over the ruck.
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