Principles of Rugby: Techniques for Effective Passing and Catching, Exercises of Sport Studies

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The Principles of Play should be considered when

we are delivering Rugby training. This helps make

sure our training sessions have the correct Focus.

Passing Technique

1 - Start with correct hand placement on Ball (The side you are

passing = back of ball. Eg right hand pass= right hand at back of

ball and left hand at front.

2 - Hold ball around hip height with passing arm Elbow high.

3 - Push through the ball whilst rotating hands to give ball forward

momentum and Spin.

4 - Hands follow through to Target. You should be looking through

your hands at the flight path of the ball.

High Ball Technique

When jumping to take a high ball we need to time our jump so

that we meet the ball at the highest point of our jump. When you

jump 1- Hands should be above head reaching for the ball,

Thumbs together 2- Turn your body sideways,( if jumping off your

right leg turn so your left knee is facing the opposition. Do the

opposite for left leg) 3- Catch the ball above your Head with both

hands and as you come down to land bring the ball into your

chest.

Catching a Pass

When catching a pass, you should have hands out reaching

towards the ball. As the ball gets close to your hands, Move your

hands around the ball in a way in which you want to pass it. This

would be subtly different for a spin pass or push pass. Try not to

bring the ball in to your chest. You should catch the ball out

infront of you so you can transfer it quickly.

NB: The following 3 slides have

passing/catching sessions to

supplement with Rugby. The

individual should perform these as

additional sessions

Wrist Throws 30 Each Hand Spin Pass ball into the air using minimum arm movement and only wrists and fingers. Try to get ball as high as you can. A perfect throw should land back in your hands. Focus on hand placement on Ball and Working wrists. Tennis Ball Throws 100 Throws With a partner throw a tennis ball between yourselves catching and throwing single handedly. Test your partner by throwing ball low/high/wide and different pace. NB if not partner, throw ball against the wall back and forth to each hand. Time how quickly you can perform 100 throws. Football Passing 50 Each Hand Using a football stand 5/10m from a wall and pass the ball to the wall and catch the rebounding ball. If with a partner throw against the wall for your partner to catch. Focus on elbow high and hands following throug the target. Reaction Catches 50 Each Hand With a partner throw a rugby ball between you. When you catch the ball catch in a way you can move the ball quickly the side you want to pass it. Get your partner as they throw the ball to say left hand spin or right hand pop.It is important to catch the ball properly to speed up the delivery of the pass. Nomal Passing 20 Each Hand With Partner perform 20 qualtiypasses of each hand over a distance of about 15metres. Concentrate on hands following thorugh to target, elbow high and wieght over pass.

Med Ball Passes 20 Each Hand Using a med ball, perform the passing action to your partner using both hands. Test the distance you can pass the med ball. This will build strength in your passing. Med Ball High Ball Catches X 20 Catches AS with the high ball catches with the rugby ball, perform the same cathc using the med ball. Under the Legs 20 Each Exercise With the Rugby ball start with the ball between your legs in a half squat position with your hands on the ball infornt of your legs. Then pop the ball up and move your hands bind your legs and catch the ball. Get a rthym going of hands in front to behind. NB The ball should stay between your legs in the air with out hitting the ground while your hands move. Figure of Eight X20 Both Ways Holding the ball in one hand, perform a figure of eight movement through and around your legs. Utilise your grip work on the ball to make sure the ball does not hit the ground. As you get confident move the ball quicker. 2 Ball with Partner 50 Passes Move both balls between you and your partner. When you catch the first ball throw it in the air, catch the second ball and pass it back to your partner, then catch your first ball and pass that back to your partner. NB Timing is crucial as you do not want to throw the first bll up to early or too high as it makes it harder to perform the exercise. NB Try using a rugby ball and a tennis ball Normal Passing X 20 each hand Having performed all the other exercises finish off with 20 quality passes off each hand. Concentrate on every pass and make every pass your best pass. Remember to step into your pass with body weight moving through the pass. Hands follow through to target. Get your partner to score you out of 5 on each pass and add up your total score out of 20 passes.