Dixie
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scrum half positioning at scrum
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One foot behind whilst near the scrum and on put-in side. If Y9 moves away from scrum or round to other side osl is what is in the diagram - back foot of scrum.
The scrum half in the diagram is right alongside the scrum
As is the blue 9, so for neither of them is the rear foot osl relevant.
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The off-side line for the Y9 that is the hindmost foot only applies if he is not going to play the ball.
Makes sense as if Y9 ain't gonna play it then Y8 is and Y9 has to get out of the way of B9.
Problem is the written laws don't confirm that in Law 20 but Law 10.1(c) applies.
Makes sense as if Y9 ain't gonna play it then Y8 is and Y9 has to get out of the way of B9.
Problem is the written laws don't confirm that in Law 20 but Law 10.1(c) applies.
precisely -- Law 10.1 (c) doesn't establish an offside line. It covers obstruction
[LAWS]10.1(c) Blocking the tackler. A player must not intentionally move or stand in a position that prevents an opponent from tackling a ball carrier.[/LAWS]
the diagram is wrong