Attacking play to be used close to opponents 22m zone. Object is to force defenders into hard slide defence then have attacking centres cut back against the slide. The #10 has the option to hit either of the centres. The supporting centre can quickly be in position if ball carrier goes into contact or is available for offload.
Pass between #9 and #10 and #10 and centres should be 12-15m.
Centres should align facing across field to draw defenders into slide defence.
#10 must move forward first to draw opposite defender then cut across field towards centres.
Both centres should cut back at the same time to confuse defenders.
#10 and #15 should follow the play for support and off load options.
#10 has option to use centres as decoy runners and use a pull back pass to #11/#15 with #14 in support.
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