Win lineouts on wet days

With a slippery ball, make sure your lineout is secure by getting the jumper into space to meet the throw. The pod of three acts together to beat the opposition into the air.

Shortened lineouts in wet weather reduce the chances of dropping the ball and conceding territory.

1. The pod of three stands at one corner of the square with the thrower facing them 5m away.

1. The jumper is lifted and the hooker throws the ball to meet him at his maximum height.
2. Lifters arms fully extended above the head to form an A frame.
3. Front lifter lifts just above the knee, rear lifter at the buttocks

1. Once the jumper lands, the pod runs to the next cone while the hooker makes his way to the first cone.
2. The pod sets itself and the lift and jump takes place as before.
3. The pod and thrower then advance to the next cone until they have made their way round the box.

TECHNIQUE

• The pod moves across the ground and into the air quickly to allow the thrower as easy a throw as possible.
• The lifters watch the jumper’s feet and react to when he moves.
• The player at the front lifts just above the knee with the rear lifter just beneath the buttocks.
• Lifters power up with a slight dip beforehand.
• Lifters have their arms fully extended above their head with both lifters in the “A frame” position.