| This week we look at the basic technique of an international full-back, Percy Montgomery, trying to catch a high ball. |
" Unbelievable. This can only happens when a player does not want to catch the ball and how can a player ever be paid or expect payment for this. " - Jan Oberholzer |
| The bad catching skills of Percy Montgomery, the Springbok full-back. |
| Monty waiting for the ball with his eyes on the ball, but his arms in no position to catch the ball |
| Video Clip of the bad skills. |
| Monty with his eyes on the ball, but his hands and body in no position to catch the ball. |
| Note: This just shows that without the basic skills of catching the high ball no rugby player can be a complete player. |
| The ball bounces in front of him, with nearly tragic results for the Springboks |
| The correct basic skills technique to catch the high ball |
| Basic Rugby Skills |
| Week 27 |