By Paul Tyler, Scottish Rugby Union level 3 qualified coach, former SRU rugby development officer and a qualified referee

Overview

Use this four-option backs move to develop more than one attacking threat from a set piece play.

Set up

Use half or a full pitch and a full set of backs, with at least four defenders for the developments. Use forwards as opposition if you don't have two full back lines.

What you get your players to do

The 10 takes the ball and performs a dummy switch the blindside winger (11) and centre (12). He then passes the ball behind 13 who is coming in towards him. Finally, he passes to 15 who is running outside 13 (see picture 1). Repeat three times, so all the players get a feel for the running lines. Switch to the other side of the pitch and run the move three times.

Then let the fly half decide which runner to pass to (see picture 2). Keep running the same move from both sides until players are competent with all the variations.

Encourage

Players getting into their correct starting positions for every run through. Players running accurate lines at pace. Players executing their roles effectively and reacting if the situation changes.

Development

Add in a defending set of backs (or at least four players in a line) and run through all the variations. Use two-handed touch to start then build up to full contact (see picture 3). Add in back row players to put pressure on the 10 to make his pass.

Notes

Your backs will be far more effective if they have at least three set piece moves they can execute accurately every time rather than 10 which they can't. The best moves are the simplest ones which players can execute at pace.

Looking for more ideas for great backs moves? Looking for advice on when to use specific moves, and guidance for you and your players on how to practice and execute moves? Take a look at my coach friendly manual 50 Great Backs Moves