Player 1 with ball tries to get past trainer and hits hit shield with shoulder
When hit is made player 1 passes backwards to play 2 who runs to try line
Player 1 follows player 2 who hits hit shield and passes back to player 1
Player 2 gives player 1 a head-start to be behind them at the pass
Player 1 hits shield low with shoulder
Player 2 is far enough away that the trainer can't stop them immediately
Player 1 is to follow player 2 to offer support - important point from last year.
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