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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:

  1. The ball is fed to the halfback who either kicks for touch (to a waiting player) or puts up a high ball.
  2. 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.

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