Two groups of 3 practice their outletting skills of passing, moving and receiving with an importance placed on quality of:
Vary starting position of the ball withing the defensive 25.
Fullback positioning on the 16 yard hit in order to pass forward, left and right. Dummy passes if necessary.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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