1. Have player place ball 2. Have defender in stong position over the ball 3. Have player approach ruck and take out threat Breaking the Glass - Win shoulder height - keep feet moving - Keep head up and to the side - Have stong body position - Punch arm through gap between arms and stomach - Grab leg and drive through Alligator Roll - Make shoulder to back contact (must stun) - Wrap arms aound and bind - Squeeze - Use momentum and roll threat away
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