five-eighth
Between halfback, center
A five-eighth is a rugby position, also called the first five-eighth or fly-half, who serves as the primary playmaker between the halfback and the midfield backs.
The position demands quick decision-making about when to run, pass, or kick: The five-eighth controlled the tempo of the match.
The name reflects the player's position in the traditional numbering system.
skills
Moving by or temporary
- kickingStriking with foot
- tacklingForcefully stopping an opponent
- visionAbility to see
- dummyLifelike substitute figure
offload · breaks · decision-making · communication · timing · grubber · sidestep · footwork
position
Rugby's number ten
- stand-offTense unresolved confrontation
- pivotPoint of rotation
- scrum-halfRugby playmaker position
- halfbackFootball rushing position
gameplay
Partial coincidence of coverage
- set-piecePreplanned impressive sequence
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- wrap-aroundExtending around something
passing
Moving by or temporary
dummy · offload · breaks · decision-making · communication · timing · grubber · sidestep · footwork
fly-half
Rugby's number ten
- stand-offTense unresolved confrontation
- pivotPoint of rotation
- scrum-halfRugby playmaker position
overlap
Partial coincidence of coverage
- set-piecePreplanned impressive sequence
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- wrap-aroundExtending around something