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Fly-Half

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What Is The Definition Of Fly-Half In Rugby?

What Is A Fly-Half In Rugby? Definition & Meaning On SportsLingo1. The fly-half is a position in rugby that usually stands behind the scrum-half during a scrum and receives the ball from the scrum-half. The fly-half is the director of actions for the other backs and is often in charge of starting attacks for the other backs.

What Makes A Good Fly-Half?

Fly-halves must be good at kicking, running, and handling the ball while also having quick and effective decision-making skills. Fly-halves may make their own runs up the field with the ball and therefore must also have good agility and quick feet to avoid tackles.

What Is The Average Height Of A Fly-Half?

The average height of a fly-half varies. The height of fly-halves in Europe’s top three men’s leagues ranges between 5’10” and 6’2”. The average height of a professional rugby player in Europe across all positions is 6’1”.

What Are The Differences Between A Fly-Half And A Scrum-Half?

Both the fly-half and scrum-half positions are strategists for the team and require quick decision-making skills. The fly-half usually has more time to make these decisions, however, as they receive the ball from the scrum-half. Therefore, they can take in more of what is happening around them and where the defense is located to make the best plan of attack.

While the scrum-half organizes the forwards, the fly-half organizes the backs and is in charge of continuing the scrum-half’s plays if the scrum-half passes it back to them and not forward.

The fly-half also does more kicking as compared to the scrum-half. The fly-half is usually the one on the team who takes all kicks for penalties and points.

Example Of How Fly-Half Is Used In Commentary

1. New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett is considered a great fly-half because of his quick thinking.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Rugby

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