Role of a Half Back

This is an interesting breakdown which explains the relationship a Halfback (Scrum Half) has with other key positions in the team.

YOUR POSITION ½  Back	Key relationship 1 1st 5/8	Key relationship 2 No.8	Key relationship 3 Wings- blindside	Key relationship 4 All forwards
What can I do to help him?	Good service Take pressure off him by kicking and running Responding well to his calls. Be aware of his needs for the type of delivery needed for running or kicking. Communicate well on defence.	Keep  him informed of options at scrum. Communicate constantly with him. Tell him what I’m doing on defence.Make sure he knows the backline intentions.	Respond well to his calls. Give him voice when ball kicked to him. Have a good calling system so that I can let him know if we are coming his way-passing,running,or kicking and what type. Communicate on defence	Give them direction on attack and defence. Specifics of what and where they should be and what to do. Be clear as to what is happening next.
What can he do to help me?	Make passing the ball easier under pressure by his position. Make clear accurate calls. Share the load. Vary his game to keep opp’n  guessing. Communicate well on defence.	Respond accurately to my calls. Take pressure off if scrum is under pressure. Be decisive and accurate esp when running or passing.	Tell me where his opposite is- up,back wide,narrow. Let me know nos on blind-attack & def. Respond to calls esp blind attack,defence and counter attack. Help read attking opts on blindside.	Communicate clearly their needs React to my direction Be accurate with possession