-Ball carrier runs with team in support
-On Whistle fall safely and move to back
-Pop to support player
-Repeat
-Fall safely- Knee-Hip-Shoulder
-Secure Ball carrying
-Support players ready hands and calling
-Time support run
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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