Split into 7s keeping in their squads, numbers can be larger than 7. 2 defenders holding tackle pads. Attacker 1 has ball and runs dropping in front of tackle bag and presents the ball for a ruck. Players 2 and 3 in close support go over tackled player on floor and clear out defender holding pad. Player 4 is scrum half passes the ball from the floor to the fly half who then runs in awith the ball and sets up the next ruck
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