Fast restart:
Pivot sprints to center to do the restart.
Center follows closest behind and gets immediately a short pass in full run.
Backs lag a bit futher behind initially. Accelerate just before the pass to the center and catch up to hit defence at full speed.
Wings lag furthest behind initially, but accelerate to full sprint. Timing run so they can get a pass from the back and go straight past.
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