OBJECTIVE:
To simulate the kicks used by halfbacks from scrum and lineout situations.
EQUIPMENT:
3-4 balls.
GROUP SIZE:
Five players.
AREA:
Half field using one touchline.
DRILL SET-UP:
As per diagram.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- The ball is fed to the halfback who either kicks for touch (to a waiting player) or puts up a high ball.
- Whilst doing this pressure may be applied from various directions.
COACHING POINTS:
• Different touch kicks should be attempted, both grubbers and long punts.
• When attempting touch kicks the retriever should be placed in an optimum position and the kicker should try and land the ball on the receiver.
• For the lineout kick, the halfback must first turn side-on with their back to the sideline.
• A step is then taken away from the sideline. As the kick is made the body turns front on with the kick, which has a high follow through.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
Drill may be played off a full scrum or a lineout situation.
