Blue: O Red: D -(R)ock responsibilites include the SH or players that might pick n go close to the side of the ruck-(A)ction responsibilities include players that pick n go towards the backline or pass the ball out-(L)ead responsiblities inlcude the FH or start of the passing wing -Have player O and D players start on a cone and then set up quickly of a game like "ruck"
-Players must shout what their role is and point at who they are covering-OWN YOUR ROLE-You run up first to meet player, and then over if ball is passed-Face Up, Own Up, Fire Up-We should be launching off the line as a unit
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