| This week we look at the basic skills of executing the scrumhalf torpedo pass. We teach coaches the basic skills of how players must correctly execute this kind of pass. |
| "This is a very important pass, because it is used to move the ball quickly away from the point of contact. In modern rugby this is a pass every player must be capable to make. " - Jan Oberholzer |
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| The technique: The basic skills of executing the scrumhalf torpedo pass |
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| Note: Look how he uses virtually no back swing for his pass |
| Note: Look how Byron uses a lower body position than Fourie, but just as effective. |
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| There are 29 basic rugby skills for rugby players. No rugby player can be a top player with out this very important skills. If coaches do not teach players these skills, who else will teach them. Coaches can get all 29 basic skills on Jan Oberholzer's CD-Rom - "Basic Skills for Young Players". |
The art of the scrumhalf torpedo pass
We look at an example of a scrumhalf torpedo pass by Fourie du Preez
| He swings the ball from the ground wit minimum back swing to get a quicker pass. |
| When picking up the ball the player put his back foot next to the ball with his other foot one step forward |
| He ends up well forward with his follow through.. |
| He passes the ball with the correct grip that produces the spin on the ball. |
| The grip on the ball for the torpedo pass. |
| He swings the ball from the ground with minimum back swing to get a quicker pass. |
We look at an example of a scrumhalf torpedo pass by Byron Kelleher
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| Basic Rugby Skills |
| Week 42 |