Attackers need to set up wide and deep.
Look at angles of running to find the space - pass to the open man (no individual running through).
Defenders push up as one, but must keep on side
Tackle is if the attacker is touched by the bag.
Then attacker must go to ground and present. Next attacker must ruck, 2 support acts as pivot.
The defenders must work on pushing up as 1 defensive line.
Attackers to work on deeper positioning, making the ball do the work, looking for where the space is.
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