20x20 metre zone, mini goals at each end Start off with a 2 v 1 (T1 v T2) Once 2 attackers have finished play, 2 players from T2 step in to make a 3 v 2 (T2 v T1) Once T2 have finished attacking 2 players from T1 step in to make a 4 v 3 (T1 v T2) When play has finished reset with T2 starting as 2 v 1 (T2 v T1) Scale up as much as needed, adjust playing zone depending on numbers
Coaching points will vary depending on purpose of session
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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