"A" Defender both sides of ruck then "B", then (C). A and B defenders go straight up dont chase ball, your job is the 9 Attack Spear lines up inside shoulder of C defender
A defender - low stance drives forward B defender - 1 arm length away from A C defender - calls hold and up, attacks opposition runners with speed. Attack Communicate to each other and 9 who is getting the ball. Dont use spear 1 until 2nd half. Back up ball carrier and secure our ruck ball.
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