Junior - Short Lineout 2

Junior - Ball off the top from lineout 2

Junior - Ball off the top from lineout 2

Men's - Short Lineout 2

An example of a shortened lineout

Junior - Full Lineout 2

Junior - Short Lineout 1

Junior - 2 v 1 2

Junior - 2 v 1 2

Junior - 3 v 2 2

Sevens - Full Lineout 2

Sevens - Full Lineout 2

Junior - Lineout catch & mail / drive

Junior - Lineout catch & mail / drive

Junior - 2 v 1 1

Junior - 2 v 1 1

Junior - Wrap Tackle 2

Junior - Wrap Tackle 2

Attack from short lineout

With the dummy lifting pod moving back, Filton College execute a short lineout to the front lifter. They attack wide before 're-winding' and using the overlap on the nearside to break through for a try.

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 2

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 2

Lions 09 lineout 2

Lineout variation and practice

Men's - Full lineout 2

A 5 man lineout where all the players are spread evenly apart, all players can lift and jump so the focus is on speed and accuracy. Key factors : Even spread of players - Communication - Quick jump - Accuate lifting - Accurate throw in

Men's - Ball off the top from lineout 2

An example of playing the ball from the top of a lineout

Men's - Lineout catch & maul drive 2

An example of setting up a maul after a catch and drive at a lineout

Men's - Short lineout 1

Sevens - Short Restart 2

Junior - Straight Scrums 2

Two even packs compete at the scrum, good technique creates a good and safe contest. The black team use the platform from the scrum to score a try wide out. Key factors : 8 players working as a unit - Calling - Strong body position - Hips, back and head all facing forward - Accurate binding

Junior - Continuity of play 2

Junior - 3 v 2 1

Junior - Accurate clearing of players 2

Junior - Support player / Leach 2

Junior - Leg Drive 2

Junior - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2

Junior - Classic Tackle 2

Junior - Patterns of Play 2

Junior - Exiting the 22m 2

Junior - Short Restart

Junior - Standard restart with attack winning ball 2

Women's - Ball off the top from lineout 2

Women's - Short lineout

Junior - Ball off the top from lineout 1

Junior - Full Lineout 1

Junior - Collapsed Scrums 2

Junior - Wheeled Scrums 2

Junior - Strike Moves 2

Lineout Lifting Fundamentals

Zoran Higgins takes you through the basic lifting fundamentals that all Junior players will have to learn. This focusses specifically on hand placement and body positioning.

Building the Lineout

We have changed the content on this clip - just in the short term - until we produce new content on building the maul from a Lineout - apologies

Sale - Lineout lifting & set

Coaching junior players to lift effectively in the line out is based upon some simple steps. Ross Harrison from Sale sharks outlines the key principles and progresses to the driving maul

Lineout Game - Pod Race

This game is also in the level 2 swatch (coaching the 15-a-side game).

When working with players actively lifting and jumping, it is most important to be sensitive to fatigue, primarily for safety reasons

Level 2 - Binding on to the Opposition

This video illustrates binding options for the props.
The tight head tries to get their hand in line with their face.
The loose head has a short arm and a long arm option

Scrum Factory - 2. Tower of Power Demonstration

Good body posture is essential and applicable to all players regardless of age and gender
This posture transfers to the tackle, ruck, maul and in a vertical plain the lineout, so it is important that all players are coached to adopt good posture in contact

11. 6 v 2 v 2 v 2

Level 2 - Second Row Bind - Traditional Bind

Level 2 - Second Row Bind - Traditional Bind

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Lineout Lifting Hand Placement

This video takes you through the importance of hand placement in building a solid lineout.

6 v 2 v 2 v 2 v 3

Developing the skills into decision making down a channel

Lineout Lifting Fundamentals - Get started

An effective line out is based upon the fundamentals of movement, jumping and lifting. James Cannon from London Wasps takes some amateur players through the basic skills and techniques

Men's - Standard restart with good catch 2

Men's - Standard restart with good catch 2

The Lineout Game - The floor game

The lineout competition is not won and lost when the ball is caught. If the team defending the throw cannot compete in the air, they can subsequently compete on the ground and disrupt the quality of possession the opposition wish to use

11. 4 v 2 Continuous Touch Rugby

Quins Defence - 2 v 2 tackling

A progression from the 1 v 1 drill this exercise adds extra players to make the decision making process more realistic. The coaches can vary the delivery of the ball and the width of the area to put different conditions to the players

Women's - 2 v 3 2

Sevens - 2 v 1 2

Step 4 - Introducing the 2 v 2 Scrum

3 v 2 How to Fix Defenders

Running straight & fixing defenders is a skill that all players must learn and learn at an early age. The top players regularly practise this skill to maintain accuracy. This is the building block to scoring tries

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 2

Men's - 3 v 2 2

Lineout - Learning To Lift

Learning to lift and work as a pod of three is the foundation of an effective line out. London Irish academy provides some great tips on how to coach this area

Learning to Lift for the Lineout - Get started

Some slightly different progressions in building upon the basic skills for an effective line out

Tackle Technique - Progressions for Juniors

This clip illustrates tackle technique using progressions suitable to all players and possibly requiring regular revisit to embed safe and effective tackling

The Lineout Game - Under13

The under 13 age group uses the full size pitch. The coach should consider that the 5m tram line as a bigger obstacle for a 12 year old thrower, than it is for a 15 year old thrower
To develop lineout understanding, it may be worth exploring for the best thrower and not select their roles at the lineout by shirt numbers

If the policy is to throw to the front at every lineout, how will this develop the tactical and technical understanding of the lineout game?

It may be that possession is occasionally lost, but is the long term development of players more important than any given children’s’ game?

Did this Lineout win the World Cup

The black team split the lineout pods at the front and the back, the defence are then forced to move with these pods to compete or stop a driving maul, (As they are close to the try line), this creates a whole in the middle of the lineout which the black team exploit cleverely. This play is clever and tactical and shows how complex the lineout can be. Key factors : Lifting pods to move quickly - Strong jump - Accurate lifting - Accurate throw - Delayed run through the middle

Lineout Lifting Basics

The lineout is a key part of rugby union and it is vital for player safety and success that the proper technique is learnt. James Cannon of London Wasps walks through the key technical elements of lineout lifting and jumping. Log in to see the full session.

Geoff Parling - Lineout Dominance

Dominant lineout players such as Geoff Parling build their trade on solid technical foundations. Log in to RCD for plenty of coaching tips on lineout technique.

3 v 2 in Channel

A development of the 2 v 1 and 3 v1 drills, the attackers now must beat 2 defenders. This requires more decision-making ability as the movements of the defenders could change every time. Players must communicate as well as continue to perform their handling and running skills.

Lineout Catch & Drive

Premiership Rugby coaches and players highlight the importance of the lineout as an entry point and an attacking platform. Join PremiershipRugbyCoaching.com for ideas and examples to improve your lineouts.

Lineout Fundamentals

Dominant lineout players such as Geoff Parling build their trade on solid technical foundations. Log in to RCD for plenty of coaching tips on lineout technique.

Building the Maul from a Lineout

A maul from a lineout can be a powerful attacking tool. This clip shows how to construct the maul at the front of the lineout quickly. Practice is key to ensure players understand their positioning and timing.

Passing - 3 v 2 Live Defenders

Gradually progress from 2 static defenders, to 3 v 2 roaming defenders. The first two players must draw their defenders before giving the pass.

Lineout Catch-and-drive

Lineout catch and drive drill

The Lineout Game - Defence

Defending against the lineout throw is a key area for disrupting the opposition and their attacking platform. The defending jumper can be very effective by getting a hand in between the opponents’ hands and disrupting the catch. This may also block the vision of the opponent who wishes to follow the flight of the ball

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Team patterns play from lineout

Developing play from the lineout should have options and progressions

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 3

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 3

Lineout Throwing with Dylan Hartley

Northampton Saints and England hooker Dylan Hartley talks through his lineout throwing procedures and explains the importance of routine

Lineout essentials

The lineout provides an essential attacking platform. Log in to see advice and examples from pro players, suitable for elite, adult and youth players.

Lions 09 Lineout 1

The Lions practice their lineouts

Lineout Jumping Fundamentals

Here we take you through the basic and essential core skills required for any jumper in the lineout.

Shadowing and movement in the lineout

Lineout practice for developing the movement and lift timing.

Lineout game for speed of lifting

Elite coach Neal Hatley uses a game to develop speed of lifting in a lineout by providing an element of competition and fun.

3 v 2 in channel

A good progression from the 2 v 1 drill

Team patterns from lineout

Some ideas on developing paly from the lineout and progressions

Lions 09 Lineout 4

Lineout variation and practice

Lions 09 lineout 3

Lineout variation and practice

Lions 09 lineout 5

Lineout variation and development

3 v 2 and then another defender

Develop decision-making skills in attack. 3 attackers must beat 2 defenders, before facing a third immediately after.

Men's - Exiting the 22m 2

Men's - Exiting the 22m 2

The Lineout Game - Lifting techniques

The Lineout Game - Lifting techniques

Men's - Lineout catch & maul drive 1

Men's - Lineout catch & maul drive 1

Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 2

Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 2

Men's - 3 v 2 1

A passage of play that shows how to attack with more attackers than defenders, a 3 v 2. The winger shows that strong running and determination can break tackles. Click on the practises in this section for coaching ideas

Men's - Short restart

Men's - Short restart

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 1

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 1

Building the Lineout

This video initially shows the lift, bring down to the ground and bind of a lineout pod.

The video also illustrates safe and effective ways to introduce movement, lifting and jumping skills to youth players

Second Row - Short Arm Bind

The lock, or second row, needs to stay on the prop, so if the bind between the two locks is too tight and the scrum splits, the lock may lose their position on the prop.

This clip shows a short arm bind that allows a certain amount of independence for adjustment

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 1

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 1

Lineout Tips from London Irish Forwards

London Irish forwards talk through some of the elements that make an effective lineout, and how you can prepare for a match.