
Rather than clean out own player attempting jackal and be penalised, assess cleaning player and make decision: "Slip" or "Latch" Slip past jackal and take space. Latch jackal to
Slip over and past Jackal, then take space, dip and load on arriving support. Latch position, tuck in, knee up ass, bind far hip, near shoulder. Eyes forward.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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