In this rugby drill, the player should stand with his feet about a shoulder-width apart. He steps forward with one leg, landing with the heel first.
At the finishing position, the knee should be bent at 90 degrees and held directly over the toes. The movement is continued until the back knee is nearly touching the ground.
The player returns to the starting position by driving upward with the front leg. He repeats the exercise by stepping forwards with the other leg.
Throughout the drill, the back should be kept straight and the head up, looking forwards. It is important to perform the drill slowly, making sure your players use good posture.
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