-Ball Carrier takes it into contact(bag holders), breaks thru the line. -Two support players are laying on the ground. Get up and get into support. -Two defenders run in from side to set defense once ball carrier hits bags. -Ball Carrier makes a decision. Left or Right support player, or take ball into contact. -Defenders make the takle. -Offense should win (3 on 2)
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