4 v 2 continuous passing game
4 attackers must get through the two defenders as many times as possible within 1 to 2 minutes.
Defenders must stay within white cones
Attackers turn and attack in opposite direction if a try is scored or restart from same position if mistake is made
After time expires swap the 2 defenders over with two of the attackers
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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