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Animation and how to catch the ball

How do you get a player to catch the ball
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Matt GriffinCoach, Wales

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Matt MorrisonPlayer, England

Hi Matt,

Here`s a good drill to work on the correct technique of catching a high ball.

Rugby Ball Underarm

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The aim of the drill is to develop basic high ball catching skills.

Rugby Ball Underarm

DESCRIPTION

The aim of the drill is to develop basic high ball catching skills.

Nige HinkinCoach, Netherlands

I think the question was how do you make the animation catch the ball rather than a live person I'm having the same issue passing is not a problem but when I press play the other animation play has already run

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