In general play, this is accomplished by advancing the ball towards the opposing goal area and scoring attempts. You are continuously striving to drive forward, "making ground," and get the ball to the weakest point on the opposition defensive line so you may score. You'll have a lot of alternatives at fly-half. You can kick, pass, or run with the ball. A great deal depends on the type of game being played and the position you have been assigned at half-back. There are two main types of kicks at fly-half: drop goals and penalty kicks. In most cases, the fly-half will be given the opportunity to put the team into a drop-goal situation once per game by himself. He can also take penalties if the team is facing a penalty kick situation. A third option is for the scrum-half to take over as fly-half; this is called a swap. The position can change at any time during the game. For example, if the opposing full-back pushes up into the midfield, the fly-half might move back to give his partner a rest. Fly-halves are usually very creative players who like to pick their moments carefully. They will often kick long distances when the conditions are ideal for it. They must also be able to adapt their games according to what strategy the coach wants to pursue.