Players line up and jog untill the coach calls a side (left/right) then both attack and defense move on that side and when the last defender (no shield) overtake the marker (red) all the line raises and tackles
All the line should tackle contemporary Focus on communication (call the opponent, call "up" when raising) Defenders should be on a correct body position before raising up (knees bent, back flat and on tiptoes
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