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Wayne Smith Preview: Receiving the high ball Posted over 10 years ago

The first in this new series of rugby coaching videos from Wayne Smith is about high ball work, and specifically about receiving the high ball.

“It reflects a current trend in the game where a lot of teams are trying to kick the ball high, then contesting it. It doesn’t matter if you’re coaching little kids or coaching at the top end of the game, I’ll take you through some simple techniques that are position generic and will help your team win those contests in the air when the high ball is kicked to you.” – Wayne Smith.

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