When tackled go to ground in a safe controlled manner
Ball in two hands
Do not put hands or elbows out
Hit the ground in the order; knees, hips, shoulders
Roll as you hit the ground
Present the ball with two hands at about waist level
Remove bottom hand, leave top hand on to prevent own players kicking it away
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Restart kicks are now the most common set-piece in rugby and the easiest to lose. Treat them like a lineout: prepare options, drill the catch, and own the reception.
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