Lift and Drive Technique

Downloaded directly from BBC.com I am reproducing here so I won't be a bandwidth stealer.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/skills/4198376.stm


Note this should be used for both offensive and defensive lineouts.

Create a comfortable base to jump from.

Listen out to the call from the hooker or scrum-half - most teams will have practised set moves on the training field.

Most of the momentum for the jump will come from your knees.

So as the ball is released, coil your legs and prepare to jump, using your arms for extra power will also help get them in position above your head ready for the catch.

Keep your eye on the ball and jump.

Keeping your eye on the ball, catch the ball in your hands.

Both teams should have a one-metre gap between them before lift-off and players are not allowed to push, charge or hold an opponent.

But that doesn't mean there isn't often a lot of bumping and barging!

So make sure you have full control of the ball before you make your way down to ground.

Get ready to make the ball available for the scrum-half to collect.

Turn your back to the opposition as soon as your feet touch the ground.

This creates a wall, preventing the opposition from getting their hands on the ball.

Make the ball available for your scrum-half.