Attack option 1: Backs attack back towards touchline. Either finding gaps in chaos or tieing in more players on that side of the pitch.
Attack option2: if space on other side 10 call SWING
Attack option 3: 15 can play off 9 with other forwards - forwards may not be avaibe as they may have been used to secure ball
Attack option 1: Either finding gaps in chaos or tying in more players on that side of the pitch. Then restart the swing phases
Attack option2: 10 sees that defence is bunched so calls swing to catch defence unaware
Attack option 3: 15 spots space at last minute. Can be used to pinch more people into side of pitch.
When swing has been called the phases can be restarted on other side of the pitch.
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