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Rugby: Lineout Game

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The coach calls out the number of people that required in the lineout, together with a team name to. The hooker throws the ball in for both teams to compete for the ball. The lineout is over when the scrum half receives the ball.

If a team wins the ball and the coach has called their team name then they receive 1 point. If the team wins the line out against the coaches call then they receive 2 points.

COACHING POINTS

When shortened lineout is called, all players not involved in the lineout become backs and receive the ball from the scrum half. Points are only scored if ball reaches the end of the back line.

Rotate the player throwing in and scrum halves.

Good jump to catch, using both hands.

Bind on and secure ball when player comes back to ground.

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Line Out Only Restart:

Groups of ten

One ball per group

Always start with a line out i.e. Trower two catchers and four backs.

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Contest Line Outs:

One player throws the ball in to 5 players standing side by side. One player to stand in the scrum half position so as to be ready to receive a pass.

Pupils should :-

Attack the ball by moving forwards.

Catch the ball in two hands.

Players on either side of the jumper need to protect the jumper after they have caught the ball.

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Piston Jumping:

The ball starts with one pod. As they are lifted the jumper is held in the air until the next pod is lifted. When the next pod reaches the top of their jump the ball is lobbed to that jumper. Once the ball has been caught they can go back to ground.

The drill continues in this way, with players working together in a piston like fashion.

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Lineout: throw:

Players will need to ensure their throw is accurate and timed right to ensure success.

Although any players can take the line out throw it is usually the hooker who takes the responsibility.

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