Open field play

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• Keep up with play
• Protect the space for players to use
  
• Keep a wide view of the field of play

Watch for:

• Players who charge or obstruct opponents who are not near the ball (attackers and defenders)
• Players who ‘clear out’ without legally joining the ruck/maul
• Players who ‘tackle’ without attempting to use the arms

Check that:

• Tackler contact remains below the shoulder level
  
• Hand-offs are performed legally