Description
One player throws the ball in to 7 players standing side by side.
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.
Coaching Points
Ensure that the lineout is properly spaced.
Ensure the ball is won by catching the ball cleanly.
Progression:
Allow opposition to drive when ball is caught.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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