9 Pops to forward into 1st short okay. Secure ruck ball. 9 pips to next forward pod and again secure ruck ball. First pod filter out to support backs. 9 passes to back with hands through to last back who takes the hit and forwards secure ruck. Increase intensity by running drill across pitch with 2-3 SSL phases.
Communication
awerness of numbers
support
attacking ball carrier not to become isolated
own the contact
scrum half can slow play diwn
Mive drill on by adding inside pop
to rests from first receiving back fir second short play
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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