- First player goes into contact and performs an off load -Second player goes into contact and performs a pop ball from the ground -Third player goes into contact and works on the ground -Fourth player clears the shield away
Ball carrier: -Footwork before contact and attack opponents' shoulder -Move the ball on the opposithe side away from tacklers body Support: -Run with pace and straight line -Keep hands up and call for the ball (COMMUNICATION)
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