With only one defender to beat, and some space on the outside, this Tonbridge School player attacks the inside shoulder of the defender, before spinning and using his pace to beat him on the outside.
This requires pace, balance, and the initial step must commit the defender the wrong way.
Hand-offs can be an extremely effective attacking tool, particularly in sevens where there are fewer defenders to beat. Here, a player from Stowe School performs two to complete an 85m run-in.
Using a strong, outstretched arm keeps the defender at a safe distance.
Rugby is a game of evasion. The movement and agility of players is integral to evasion and coaches should integrate specific exercises into training sessions. Coaches can use small sided games along with some simple practises