2v2 try line. 3 points through centre and try line. 1 point try line. Scoring team leave ball and sprint back to own gate before engageing.
Challenge Defenders - Did you defend the inside line? Keep them on your open stick and stay low. Block don't sweep. Defend left foot. Left hand low. Challenge Attackers - Did you scaore on every attack? Did we make the right choices for 1pt and 3 pts? Head up, early decision.
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