The first player runs out to the 5 meter line then stops, turns slightly and gives a little pop pass to player 2 and holds the ball for player 2, who then runs on for 5 meters and stops, turns slightly and gives a little pop pass.
When player 5 gets the ball a try is scored and the group will have travelled 25 meters in total in a straight line.
When the group has finished they will be standing in a straight line in a chain 5 meters apart.
Run into space
Try to take the ball without slowing down
Call for the ball.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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