Have dedicated SH.(Sean)
Pass to player running onto ball, run straight to pad, take hit, pass to next player running onto the ball.
Teams of 4, 3 pads.
If it works...and we have time, have 2 teams work together. This time hit and set up as maul, player from 2nd set of 4 rips and passes.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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