Team 1 lies on the floor except for 11, 14 and 15 - they line up opposite waiting for the kick.
The defensive line wait behind Team 1. After the kick, they chase and put pressure on the counter attack.
At the kick, Team 1 need to get up, loop around behind the back 3 and support.
Good for fitness AND teaching counter attacking rugby!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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