Off the back of the lineout 9 hits 11 who takes a hard line at the opposition 10's outside shoulder. 11 then has the option to Take the ball into contact Hit 12 on a hard line Hit 10 behind 12's back 10 then has the option to Run Hit 13 on a hard line Hit 15 behind 13's back
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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