- Begin with the scrumhalf in the center of the drill. Have two offenses line up in a split on opposite sides of the scrumhalf. Have two defenders line up opposite of one side of the offense. - The scrumhalf passes the ball to one side of offense. The defenders make a tackle. - Within three seconds, the defenders must get up, go around the second cone to the opposite offense and make the tackle.
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