Attacking and defensive player have to run around the nearest yellow cone
Attacker will go in pairs and attack the oppposite try line
Defensive player will go by himself and try to shut down the play
Communication is key
Set up the play before hand or on the run
Defensive play don't rush to fast
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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