Rugby: Line out throw and jump

Description

ladder or cones 

set in formation

Players practice jumping over cones or ladder until they reach the end.

hooker times the throw to hit the jumper on the last jump.

Coaching points

Focus on jumping technic

legs shoulder width apart

legs at 120 degrees

tower of power 

arms in close 

jump straight up from the legs 

stretch with the arms up

Aim to intercept the ball

focus on throw 

legs Shoulder width apart

hands on seams if ball behind head

starting with the legs, thighs and core then finishing with the shoulders  arms 

aim for the space not the person