Tiering suggested to work in teams for understanding
Can use less players for fitness - Minimum 7 - If 7 players last man stays out for ball carry Remember the Gate Flat back for clearouts Running at speed for clearouts If your hands can touch the ground you are low enough Quick clear outs Quick ball from Scrum half Scrum half foot over the ball to protect it Forwards watch their feet no kicking the ball forward Good communication for pass and side of ruck to go to required
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