| This week we look at the basic rugby skill of kicking a "Chip Kick". We look at the correct techniques that must be used to master the skill. |
" This is a forgotten basic skill basic that is becoming more and more important in modern rugby, because of the impregnability of modern defensive lines. It is a very dangerous kick if not executed correctly as our Video Clip shows." - Jan Oberholzer |
| A video clip of the bad kicking of the "Chip Kick" by a Super 14 player |
| Video Clip of the bad skill. |
| Lets look at the correct technique of the basic skill of kicking the "chip kick" |
| Animation of jumping for the ball |
| Note: The toe that points upwards is very important because the ball must get an immediate high trajectory to clear the reach of the opposition player. |
| Basic Rugby Skills |
| Week 25 |