Team 1 lies on the floor except for 11, 14 and 15 - they line up opposite waiting for the kick. The defensive line wait behind Team 1. After the kick, they chase and put pressure on the counter attack. At the kick, Team 1 need to get up, loop around behind the back 3 and support.
Good for fitness AND teaching counter attacking rugby!
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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