EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
Use this simple play from a scrum or even in open play to attack the middle of a defensive line. It’s a centre switch. Note the exact running lines of the supporting players when the line is broken.
A quick ball to 12 allows him plenty of time to go forwards to interest the defence.
12 attacks the gap between the defenders.
13 runs in behind 12 to take a short switch pass to bust through.
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