8 players are lined up just outside the 22 metre line, with 3 defenders starting under the posts with the ball.
One of the defenders kicks the ball towards the 22 metre line. Once they the attackers have caught the ball they have to try and score a try without being tagged/ tackled by the defence.
Allow the attacking team 5 minutes to score as many tries as they can, before changing attack and defence around.
Give the attackers 5 goes to see how many they can convert into a try.
The attack should be patient at all times, regrouping to only have one go in to a channel and come straight out and switch play.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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