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Development : Skills & Drills : Specialist Skills

Skill: Line-out throwing

Set Up

2 rucking pads tied by 4 foot rope slung over cross bar. 10 balls, markers set distances from cross bar i.e. 5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 9m, 10m, 14m.

Throwing

Player throws a ball from each marker making a note on each successful/unsuccessful throw. (Successful =hitting rucking pad)

Key Factors:

  • Fingers spread
  • Ball brought behind head
  • Proper lead foot step forward
  • Follow through

Progression:

  • Stack 3 balls on 3 specific distances & measure success
  • Vary types of throws (quick, lobbed etc.)

Groups:

Minimum of 1 player.

Skill progression:

Jumper intercepts balls before they hit the bag. (Catch & tap)

Use 3rd party as a LHP if available.

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