One side of the Drill is longer than the other. This allows either more time for attack to move forward of defence to plan. Quicker reaction required by the team running the longer distance.
Coach throws ball to one side, and the defence must make a tackle.
As Attackers go into contact, coach blows whistle and second phase run around. If the ball is turned over it is turned over. Play until a team 'scores'
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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