six attackers and five defenders, attackers will hold hit pads whilst A1 has a football. players spread opposite each other in two lines about 10 metres apart.
coach stands behind defensive line and directs sideways movement of all attacking players except A1 (with the ball), by pointing left or right.
A1 moves at random behind attacking line.
when coach puts hands in the air, A1 runs forward through the gap in front of them, as rest of attacking line move forward
defence must adjust to nominate and eliminate all players closet to the ball, therefore leaving an attacker on the edge free.
defence able to nominate, ball carrier, runner, etc. or call by name
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