Rugby Coaching - Drop Kick

Explanation: Kicking in rugby can be used as a defensive or an attacking tactic, depending on the situation. It is a good way to clear the danger if the team are under pressure. However with a good kick over the top of the opposition the pressure can be put on them.

The drop kick is used to score drop goals when the opportunity arises.

Description: Again target selection is the first part of the kick, once this has been decided the kickers eyes should be focused on the ball. The kicker holds the ball upright at waist height, a little less than arms length in front of their body. They place their fingers down the seams on both sides of the ball.

Release the ball, with the head down, over it, and just as the ball comes into contact with the ground, bring the foot through to strike the lower half of the ball.

Kickers should keep their eyes on the ball as it leaves the foot and maintain balance on their non-kicking foot.

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