9 passes to 10
12 dummies
10 passes to 13
15 runs at pace and dummies
14 comes between 12 and 13 taking the play back to 9
Passing - accurate and direct
Communication - does everyone know their role?
Scanning - see where the opposition are
Adaptability - do we need to change the move?
Running lines - diesct and powerful
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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