| Drill
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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 |
| Download: |
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| Diagram: |
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applicable |
| Video
Link: |
http://www.sportplan.net/rfu/rugby1.htm |
| Drill: |
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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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