The teams must kick the ball, aiming for it to bounce twice on the oppositions side
If the ball is dropped then the team that kicked the ball will recieve a point
The ball must not be grubbered and must be above the waist.
- Move around the oppostion
- Different height and length on kick
- Add the option to pass the ball
- If they have a chaser and successfully contest the kick they can recieve a point
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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