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Bridging the Gap - Lineout and Scrum - HS and A with Chris Pollock

Ex international referee Chris Pollock focuses on set piece - lineouts and scrums in his latest Bridging the Gap series. In this series, Chris will help coaches prepare your team to be on the 'right side' of the rugby laws. Coaches, the better we understand the law and how we play the game the better the game will be.

Part 1. Bridging the Gap - Promo 0:54 Free video

We preview ex international referee Chris Pollock’s latest Bridging the Gap series. This series, Chris focuses on set piece – lineouts and scrums to help you prepare your team to be on the ‘right side’ of the rugby laws. Enjoy!

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Part 2. Bridging the Gap - Understanding Lineout Laws Setup   7:03 Member content

In the first of this new series, ex international referee, Chris Pollock starts his latest Bridging the Gap series at the lineout. This week in sunny Napier, NZ with the current Moascar champions Napier Boys High School 1st XV, Chris focuses on where players can be and what they can and can’t do at lineout time. Enjoy!

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Part 3. Bridging the Gap - When is the Lineout Over? 4:15 Member content

In this video, Chris looks at when a Lineout is Over. Coaches, the better we understand the law and how we play the game the better the game will be.
Chris, with the current Moascar cup champions Napier Boys High School 1st XV, in Napier, NZ details the various lineout permutations to confirm when a lineout is over. Enjoy!

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Part 4. Bridging the Gap - Timing 7:06 Member content

In this video, Chris details the Lineout timing and engagement requirements. What is the trigger to engage the opposition lineout? Jumper has to hit the ground before contact. Can’t tackle lifters. Lifter can’t shield the jumper. Coaches, the better we understand the law and how we play the game the better the game will be. Enjoy!

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Part 5. Bridging the Gap - Front Row Setup 5:30 Member content

Ex International referee Chris Pollock moves onto the Scrum Laws this week in his Bridging the Gap series. Chris, again with help from Napier Boys High School 1st XV, identifies the key parts of a Scrum setup and engagement. Head above hips. Feet under their hips. Bound on the backs. Enjoy!

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Part 6. Bridging the Gap - Scrum Setup All 8 5:08 Member content

Chris, again with help from Napier Boys High School 1st XV, details what referees are looking for before the set with a full scrum. Form in your own space. Everyone stops moving to set. Tighthead binding on the back. Enjoy!

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Part 7. Bridging the Gap - Breakdown Update 3:50 Free video

Ex International referee, Chris Pollock illustrates what Tackle Ball Placement Action is likely to be permitted and what is not in his final release of this Bridging the Gap series. Ideal to practice in restricted contact training. No crawl. No roll.
Squeeze ball must be available to contest. Enjoy!

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Course Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7
Duration 33:46
Topics Officiating Set Piece Youth Coaching
Applicable to Coaches   Others   Supporters and fans   Managers   Referees  
Languages English

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Course reviews

Chris Pollock very authorative

England

Clear and concise. Thanks

Fiji

Love the referees perspective and its key to a team’s success. Great job on this RUGBY SITE!

USA

Great work Polly! Really useful. Highlights the value of not only coaches but players understanding law in all aspects.

New Zealand

Why don’t we invite referees to our training sessions more often?

Netherlands

Very insightful session by ex international ref, Chris Pollock. Love how the lineout laws have been given careful attention & explained with great clarity. A Must watch for any coach.

New Zealand

Thank you! Very important to know this rules.

Chile

Very helpful and clear. Thanks Chris

Arabian Gulf

Great clear video helping both players and refs

England

Awesome, thank you very much for the great content!!

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