Red 2 aims to have 2 running options for the Inside Centre to pass to. These should be Outside centre (13) the Full Back (15)
Both should run as shown after the "Red 2" call with the final demoninator being the player it is going to. In this case, "Gerald" is playing Outside Centre, so the call is "Red 2 Gerald" followed by the move.
The ball moves swiftly from 10 to the Inside Centre, who takes the ball to the opposition, with the final pass to the Outside Centre running at pace. The Full back acts as a dummy runner.
Look at the angles the players are running.
Timing of the run is key.
The Inside Centre and Full Back should then support the runner for the off-load or secure the ball if he is tackled.
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