| This week we look at the basic skills technique of he running torpedo or slip pass |
"I receive an Email from the 13 year old Frank Rhyno from Singapore asking for more information on the torpedo, or as he calls it the spin pass. I hope the following information will help him and many others. " - Jan Oberholzer |
| The Grip |
| Video Clip of the Grip |
| The Pass |
| Live Video Clip of the Torpedo Pass |
| The rolling hand |
| The steering hand |
| The grip with the steering hand in front of the pushing hand |
| The player pulls the ball back with his eyes already focused on the hands of the receiver. |
| The swing through |
| The player lets the ball go with his outside hand putting the roll on the ball. |
| After passing the ball the player follows the ball to keep his balance going |
| Basic Rugby Skills |
| Week 10 |