- Defense begins by lying on the ground in various positions in a 5 meter area behind the start line. Offense lines up in a split. - On the whistle, offense begins and can make any play. Defense must get up, line up on the line flat, then proceed to make a tackle. - Repeat 4 times changing positions, then switch offense to defense.
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