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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.
World Rugby has dropped the legal tackle height to the base of the sternum for the 2026 U20 Championship in Georgia. Here is what the trial means for coaches at every level.
Kicking is up across the Six Nations and Champions Cup, which means counter-attack opportunities are up too. Learn how to turn a loose kick into seven points.
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Core concepts:
(If right handed) Ideally the right hand is set back off the centre of the ball, the left hand is set on the centre point - however this is up to personal preference. Crucially the non-dominant hand is in front of the dominant hand and is the guiding hand during the throw, also it is the last hand to leave the ball. |
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The throw is two handed, it aims to keep the shoulders straight so that the throw is always straight. Equally the release of the ball is then 'chased' by the hands so that the throw height is accurate. Power is generated by the core power in the abdominal muscles and by the triceps. 
