9 Calls for Runners at the ruck area pod of 3 set 5-8m out from ruck Lead takes the pass Short & Wide support Lead passes to either player If S or W takes the pass L will support close and secure the ball if contact is made The Phase is repeated with L crashing S takiing the inside tip. Wide taking the outside tip Wide only takes a pass from 9 if ghost called
Pods must get in position quickly S+W must not cross in front of Lead Player Leads must let the 9 know when they are ready and not take the ball on alone If contact is made, L must be the 1st to secure the to allow a quick ball to the 2nd pod This phase is designed to get the ball away from the close ruck defence and target the oppostion back line and get behind there defence. Loud calls and communication is key for this phase to work Exploit the gaps in the Def line and support ball carrier.
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