From a scrum and running away from opposition 9 passing to the right.Passing goes 9 to 10, 10 to 12, whilst 9 and 10 have passed to the prior , 9 runs and aims towards 12 to receive the ball and 10 has also looped 12 following passing to 12. 10 runs accross field ready to receive ball again from 9. 10 can attack 13 after straightening up. Offloading to own 13 etc. Attacking 13 needs to hold depth and attacking 11 is an option from 12 as well as the looping 9. 9 can also miss 10 to 13 if desired.
9 needs to quick!!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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