RUGBY 2003

SKILLS

Tackling

Ensure that players :

*Place their head beside the player

*Drives there onto the thigh

*Have a straight back when tackling and keep your head up

*Wrap your arms around thighs when tackling. Also drive in hard with your shoulder.

Kicking

Ensure that players

*Point the ball in the direction in which it is to be kicked

*Hold the ball at an angle so that maximum contact is made with the ball

*Drop the ball onto the foot. Do not throw it in the air and let it fall

*Follow through and used the opposite arm to the kicking foot for balance

*Kick the middle of the ball when kicking long .

Passing

*Hold the ball in two hands

*Run straight

*Aim the ball out in front at chest height

*Do not try and pass too far and back up

*Call for the ball

*Stay deep enough to run on to the pass

*Provide a target - hands at the chest height

*Keep your eyes on the ball

Picking up the ball 

Ensure that players

*Approach the ball in a crouch

*Put your foot in front of the ball

*Put one hand in front and one at the back and pick it up.

© H H&S 2003