Full contact defence drill.
6 players inside the square defend each side of the grid from the 4 attackers. Each attack is one phase only. Attackers look to penetrate defenders using speed, power or off-loads. Defenders must reset quickly to defend next attack. After defending each side of the grid swap over the attackers and defenders. One ball at each corner. Grid should be 12 x 20m.
Option to make short sides of grid goal line defence (pick & go) with 1 - 3 phases and long sides counter rucks.
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