If the ball carrier heads towards the touchline and goes into the "NO GO ZONE" They must turn to pass the ball backwards to a player inside within 3 seconds. Defenders work together to defend and force the ball carrier into the "NO GO ZONE"
Attackers: Passing the ball to teammates to create space. Calling for the ball. Staying behind the ball carrier. Defenders: Keeping in a line together to stop attackers scoring the try. Forcing the ball carrier into the "NO GO ZONE"
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