Linkage between the scrumhalf & flyhalf
Whilst attack off 9 is very important these days the linkage between 9 and 10 is equally as important.
The term linkage means that the attack shape off 9 and the attack shape off 10 are linked and the defence have to defend both areas of the line – the ruck and the next transition line.
The classic example is when you have 2 runners off 9 with 10 then being flat enough to receive the ball having both inside and outside options available.
The defence needs to jam on the runners off 9 and that leaves space for the 10. If they don’t jam then the option is on for the 9.
The Springboks in 2007 were terrific at this.
Posted under Attack
over 1 year ago
i struggle with this area so excellent article for me. cheers. my 9 is no threat (he only passes off the deck – nothing more) and my 10 takes it all on himself and runs out of steam organising everyone all the time. i have had no success training my 9 to threaten the defence before distributing – just a look or a few steps. thanks for the post – gold.
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