Bryan Redpath: The Perfect Pass Technique
30 September 2009, 3:12 pm
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Gloucester Rugby Head Coach & former Scotland international Bryan Redpath takes us through 'the prefect pass'.
It's important to get some simple principles correct to ensure that we can consistently deliver a powerful and accurate pass. If Passing to the right (just reverse everything to pass to the left).

Start with the ball on the inside of your left foot this helps provide some leverage the big mistake is to put the ball in the middle of your feet this results in a loss of power or the dreaded back lift. Place your body weight more on your left leg.

Point your right toes at the target this helps create a clear pathway for your hands and the ball and stops you from pulling around your leg. As you start your pass transfer your body weight towards your right leg. Stay low and look at the target.

Drive the ball along the line of your right leg focusing on your target. Your weight should now be on your right side.

Use your right hand as a good guide to the target. Snap your wrists on release to create the spin. Finish on balance, with your hands pointing at the target ready to move to the next breakdown.

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