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Rugby union - essential skills and techniques Rugby union grubber kick

These essential skills and step-by-step resources will explain the techniques required to successfully perform a range of actions in rugby union.

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Rugby union grubber kick

The grubber kick is a simple low kick that aims to move the ball past defences for attacking players to try and retrieve. It is very good at breaking defensive positions and forces defenders to turn around and chase.

Stage one

  • Stand in opposition on the balls of your feet, with the non-kicking foot in front.
  • Lean forward so the head and chest should be comfortably over the ball.

Stage two

  • Hold the ball vertically at waist height, with hands either side of the ball.
  • Extend arms fully so the ball is half a metre out in front.
  • Drop the ball and point toes towards the ground.
  • Keep the knee bent and over the ball.
  • Strike the upper half of the ball with the laces, just before it bounces.
  • Extend the leg through so it is straight, with toes pointing at the target.

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