Instructions Pairs of players face each other on knees - one on 5m line, one in front of try line. Upon whistle, 5m player tries to get over try line. other player tries to stop him. Stop whistle after 5 seconds. Swap over for best of 5.
Purpose Experience of one-on-one contact.
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