The Dummy Pass
We look at the basic skill of executing the dummy pass.  We teach coaches the basic skills of how players
must execute the dummy pass.
" The dummy pass (or showing the ball) is a very important rugby skill against modern rugby defenses,
because changing of direction is the one thing modern defenses do not like."  
-
Jan Oberholzer
    The technique
The player start the dummy
pass.
He runs through the gap
created by the dummy pass.
He pulls the ball back and
change direction.
He show the ball as if he is
going to pass the ball.
The Art of Dummy Passing
Video Clip of the Dummy Pass
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An example of a classic dummy pass
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