Rugby Passes Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is a pass in Rugby?
It involves moving the ball from one player to another of the same team.
Examples of passes used in Rugby are the basic, pop, and spin.
What is the basic passing technique in Rugby?
It is a pass where the ball is held with both hands and passed at chest height in front of the receiver, either laterally or backwards.
What is the grip for a basic pass?
Hold the ball with both hands, spreading the fingers across the seams.
What is the stance for a basic pass?
Stand with feet comfortably apart for balance, keep your chest facing forward, and focus your eyes on the target.
What is the execution technique for a basic pass?
Keep the elbows slightly bent, swing the hands through an arc with elbows close to the body, and release the ball with a flick of the wrist and fingers.
What is the follow-through for a basic pass?
Follow through with the fingers pointing to the target.
What is the pop pass in Rugby?
A short pass used when a player wants to pass the ball to a teammate running closely behind, thrown high up in the air.
What is the grip for a pop pass?
Hold the lower half of the ball vertically with both hands at chest level, with thumbs pointing up and fingers pointing forward.
What is the stance for a pop pass?
Stand with feet comfortably apart for balance, keep your chest towards the target, and focus your eyes on the target.
What is the execution technique for a pop pass?
Make a forward step, extend your arms and push the ball to the target, and release the ball in front at head level.
What is the follow-through for a pop pass?
Make a follow-through with your hands in the direction and level of the pass.
What is the spin pass in Rugby?
Also known as the spiral or torpedo pass, it involves flicking the fingers to make the ball spin and travel over a long distance at a fast speed.
What is the grip for a spin pass?
Hold the ball with the fingers of one hand spread across the ball’s seam and place the other hand underneath for support.
What is the stance for a spin pass?
Stand with your feet comfortably spread apart.
What is the execution technique for a spin pass?
Pull the arm back from the direction of the pass, throw the arms across the body in the direction of the pass, and pull the fingers in a flicking motion to make the ball spin.
