How far is a lineout throw?

A lineout is formed on the mark of touch. Each team forms a single line parallel to and half a metre from the mark of touch on their side of the lineout between the five-metre and 15-metre lines. The gap between the lines must be maintained until the ball is thrown in.

How many people can be in a lineout?

It is a way of restarting play after the ball has been knocked or kicked out of play past the touch line. The line-out consists of three to eight players from each side, up to 16 in total, and is taken where the ball went out of play. The aim of each player is simply to get their hands on the ball for their team.

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How do you throw a lineout in rugby?

The front lineout player faces towards the pod, with their back to the thrower. The teams are lined up next to each other, about 5-10 metres apart. The coach shouts GO and each team’s lineout taker throws the ball as the pod lift the middle player into the air to catch the ball.

How does the lineout technique work?

The lineout technique videos, coaching tips and drills below will develop all aspects of your players’ jumping, lifting, catching and throwing-in skills, so they are able to work as a team and compete for the ball – helping them regain possession at the lineout. One player throws the ball in to 5 players standing side by side.

How do you get better at lineouts?

Put your players under game-like pressure by encouraging active opposition. Insist on 100% accuracy. Tire out your players between lineouts. Practise lineouts around the pitch. Ensure your players get to each lineout and get set early. Question decisions at lineouts. Don’t be afraid to make changes if it isn’t working.

How do you perform a lineout lift?

Hand placement is key to the lineout lift. The back player must place his hands high up the back of the legs whilst the front lifter lifts with his hands placed just above the knee. Once this is set in the stop position at the bottom of the lift both players must simultaneously drive up to the extended position.