Rugby Union: Guide To Passing
This simple yet integral technique in playing rugby is brought to you in a guide to passing by VideoJug. Learn how to pass the ball properly with Esher Rugby Club's help, and you'll soon be playing like a professional.
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The best thing to do is spend some time practicing and making sure you get them right, every single time. That way, under the pressure of a game situation, these skills will be like second nature to you, and you can concentrate instead on the wider problems around you.
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The general rule is that you're only supposed to pass horizontally, or directly backwards. Anything that's remotely in front of you is called a ‘forward pass', and is an infringement.
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Before you can pass the ball, you need to be able to get your hands on it in the first place, which means your catching skills need to be nothing short of top-notch too.
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Step 1:
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Be aware
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Make sure you keep your wits about you. Expect the ball to be flying towards to at any point during a rugby game. If you're half asleep, you'll miss it.
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Step 2:
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Make a target
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Bring your hands together with your thumbs pointing skywards, fingers outstretched. This is where the ball's going to hit; it prepares you, and gives the passer somewhere to aim for.
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Step 3:
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Move to the ball
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Stretch your arms out a little as the ball comes in. Catch, and make sure you keep hold of it.
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Step 4:
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Pass it on!
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You're now ready to pass it on before you get taken out.
If you're passing it straight on to another player, swing your arms in one continuous movement.
Make sure you keep your eyes on the recipient at all times and visualise what you're going to do. In all likelihood, you need to get rid of this ball fairly sharpish, so don't hang around daydreaming.
