Players 3m apart slightly crouched
One of pair nominated as tackler
On balls of feet, with feet shoulder width apart the coach calls either Right or Left.
Sink hips in squatting action, Keep head up
Place called foot (L or R) between legs of partner, Engage same shoulder Right foot, Right Shoulder just below rib cage
Grip outside arm around leg and other arm around body, pull tight
Drive upwards by straightening legs
Player ends up over shoulder in fireman's lift position
Return player carefully to floor on their feet
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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