The session returns to a constraints free game. The setup is the same as the first whole with one exception, the wide bounce players are now inside the play. Their responsibilities and roles to both teams remain the same but they are now inside the area and can be tackled. Focus on ensuring that the principles developed in the part are being implemented effectively within the game.
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