Players get in partners and stand opposite eahcother.
They use footwork to get within eahcother
the aim of the game is to get a hook under the opposingplayers arms and lift them off the floor.
- once you have good a good body postion and good foot position.
-Its about geting a good grip, ring of steel.
- foot work - think triangles and on your toes
- after they have got the hook and grab - must pull tight in and lift.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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