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Lineout
throw |
| Section: |
Unit
Skills >> Lineout >> Throw |
| Equipment: |
1
ball. Target , if available. |
| Objective: |
To
increase the accuracy of the lineout throw |
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Core
concepts:
The
throw is two handed, it aims to keep the shoulders straight
so that the throw is always straight. Equally the release
of the ball is then 'chased' by the hands so that the
throw height is accurate. Power is generated by the core
power in the abdominal muscles and by the triceps.
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The
stance:
(If
right handed) The right foot is set forward pointing straight,
the left foot is set slightly back and the knee is almost
straight. Weight is forward on the right foot and the
knee is flexed to shift weight forward. Hips are as much
as possible straight and shoulders are facing flush to
the target.
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The
grip:
(If
right handed) Ideally the right hand is set back of the
centre of the ball, the left hand is set on the centre
point - however this is up to personal preference. Crucially
the non-dominant hand is in front of the dominant hand
and is the guiding hand during the throw, also it is the
last hand to leave the ball.
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The
start position:
The
arms are cocked with the ball resting just above or behind
the head, elbows are in to isolate the abdominal muscles
and the tricep muscles, also to increase accuracy during
the throw. Weight is forward and the thrower is balanced
waiting for the 'trigger'.
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The
throw:
Smoother
rather than faster. An important focus is on the 'feel
of the throw'. The thrower should be comfortable with
the release of the throw. The ball is squeezed out of
the hands spiralling lastly of the left hand. The shape
of the arm motion is more a smooth arc than a sharp snap.
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The
finish:
The
finish of the arms and hands is up, pointing at the target.
The chest should be up and the hands should 'chase' the
target - weight transferred forward. Hands are pushed
out thumbs pointing towards the target - the thrower finishes
'looking through the window', looking at the target through
his/her hands.
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