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Step 7 in the “8 Steps That will make Your Lineout Function.” series focuses on The Catch.
This lineout component is relatively self-explanatory. Just focus on the aggressive nature of the catch, you are trying to attack the ball when you are at maximum extension. Make sure you are catching with your fingertips, you don’t want the ball slapping...

Step 6 The Lineout Throw is next in the series “8 Steps That will make Your Lineout Function.”
I played Hooker professionally for 10 years and loved the technical challenge of throwing consistently under pressure. I can confirm that, composure, mental fortitude and technical skill, along with endless hours of practice are all required to perform...

The “8 Steps That will make Your Lineout Function.” series continues with Step 5 Timing.
What is timing in the lineout?
Timing refers to everything throughout the lineout. The first part to get into position, the timing of that, and then get into the air, the timing of the jumper and two lifters is extremely important and then allied to that obviously is the timing of...

Continuing the “8 Steps That will make Your Lineout Function.” series we focus on Step 4 Lifting in the Lineout.
The lifters’ job is to help the jumper get as high in the air as they can, and then ensure they bring him back to ground safely.
What are the dynamics of the lift at the lineout?...