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Rugby: High Ball Practice - Support The Catch

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DESCRIPTION

  • The aim of the drill is to develop a high ball over head catch with a support player behind to catch anything over head.

COACHING POINTS

  • The Feeders emphasis is to throw a high ball in line with the attacker The catcher should focus on Eye Focus, long leavers, soft hands, hands together, jumping into space.
  • Supporting Player to Stay within 1m to catch anything over. 

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