Team in possession sets up a 3 man lineout. 2 opposition players lineup also but do not try and win the ball. Team in possession sets an offensive line up, and when the lines are ready the hooker throws the ball in. The team in possession must come up with three different calls depending on who the ball is going to, and must also then decide whether to push the ball back to the scrum half and set up an attack, or hold the ball in the line, set up a maul and try to drive the opposition line out back.
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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