Mark out playing area 15m wide and 20m long. Use colored cones every 5m along the channel.
The attacking team starts with the defenders 5m away.
eight attackers (and a scrum half)
six defenders
attackers win a point for every 5m gained
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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