Phase 2 is a short side attack by #2, #5 & #7 running on to a pass from #9.
During this phase #8, #6 & #4 set up on the open side ready for the next attack phase.
This forward pod runs on to the pass and takes contact under control. Focus on ball retention and presentation to allow quick recycle for next phase.
#9 follows his pass to #2.
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