OBJECTIVE:

Improve support techniques in lineout.

EQUIPMENT:

One ball per group.

GROUP SIZE:

Three.

AREA:

Small.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

1. Set-up two lifters, one jumper.
2. On coach's command of "forward" or "back" the jumper moves approximately three small fast steps into a position to explode upwards.
3. Two lifters move in a balanced manner to hoist the jumper when movement up or down the line has ceased.

COACHING POINTS:

• Communicate effectively with jumper.
• Watch jumper not ball.
• Support jumper in air.
• Stay in contact with jumper.
• Palms up on shorts.
• Support jumper back to ground.
• Bind onto, and in front of, jumper.

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

Add ball to be thrown in.