6 players in a coned area.
All players start off behind the cone in a line.
As player 1 starts to run each player staggers their run diagonally across the area, to receive a pass down the line.
The last player scores a try.
Drill can be repeated going back the opposite way.
Good correct pass between players.
Staggered runs from supporting players.
Hands up ready to catch.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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