Split backs, 3 to wide side (10, 13, W) 2 to short side (12, W). 15 aligns directly behind the scrum, flat with 10 and 12 who are the first receivers on their respectives sides. 10 calls the direction left or right. Left: 15 takes a hard angle aiming to click heels with 12. Ball moves 9-12-15 who then has a 2v1 with opposing wing.
The alignment forces the defense into a no-win situation. they cannot keep the 15 back in kick coverage without sacrificing an overload to both sides. (if 15 is in, kick is always open, if 15 is back hands are even more open.) Defense will usually mirror our 15 with theirs but because they are trailing the action and reacting to multiple passes they will be unable to match the attack. quick hands results in a 2v1 outside. Can install mutiple variations as we get comfortable.
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