Defending players start on the cones, which line up 5m away from the Attackers inbetween the gaps. The defenders approach the pads on the command of the coach picking up the ball (scrum half at a ruck) Depending which way the coach sends the ball will decide wether the defenders hit left or hit right.
- Communication - line speed -forefit for miss communication
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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