| Modern Rugby skills |
| This week we look at the correct technique of the push pass from the ground, which is one of the three continuity passes in modern rugby. |
| "This is a great rugby skill to keep the continuity going in the modern game." - Jan Oberholzer |
| The technique: The correct technique of the push pass from the ground. |
| The player goes down in the tackle |
| He lets go of the ball. |
| He prepares to execute the push pass from the ground |
| The technique of the push pass from the ground |
| We look at the execution of the push pass from the ground |
| Video Clip of the execution of the push pass. |
| The supporting player catches the ball and continue the play. |
Coaches must remember: 1. That no defensive pattern can be set for the push pass. 2.That it can also be a dangerous pass if not executed correctly, because it can easily fall in the hands of an opponent 3. That players must never pass blindly. (Pass only when they can see their supporting player.) |