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LINEOUT FORMATIONSWhen coaching the lineout, it is easy to become overly concerned with tactical options (e.g.moves, plays etc). It is vital that the basic principles of the throw, jump, support and catch areworked on as a priority before developing tactical awareness of lineout set-ups (as seenbelow). Outmanoeuvring the opposition (either in the air and/or on the ground) is key tosuccessfully winning possession at a lineout.Key Lineout Principles:Start:. Call is made before set-up - key element here is speed of thought and call (recognisehow many defenders in the opposition lineout and how they are set-up) - co-ordinatingquick movementLineout set-up - everyone in the line and readyHooker set and ready - accurate throwing technique. Jumpers and supporters in position, ready to move.Middle:. Movement forward and lateral - speed and dynamic jump and lift. Often the speed ofmovement will outdo the opposition.. Jumpers - keep core tight, stay strong and straight in the air - keep eyes on the ball -hands in position to catch the ball at all times. Supporters - movement and execution of lift is vital - focus on getting feet underthe jumper, chest to chest with other supporter, hold the jumper for two seconds in theair (this reduces the pressure on the timing being 100% accurate). Hookers - ball in pre-throw position - accuracy in the speed and flight of the balldepending on call.End:. Jumpers - control of ball in the air - movement of body in the air - landing on a splitstance and in a strong position for maul set-up. Supporters - control of the jumper in the air and protection of jumper on the ground.214 3 56 8 7Direction of play(Full lineout) 3-1-3 set-up - Benefits:• Offers two easy options (1-4-3 and 6-8-7).• A middle option (3-5-6) is managed by 5 jumping in space with 3 and 6 turning to support214 3 56 8 7Direction of play(Full lineout) 2-3-2 set-up - Benefits:• Middle option (3-5-6) is a quick option if the defence doesn’t recognise it. 1 and 4 must interest thefront defence.• Other options include:- 1-4-3 - 3 dummies middle, then turns to support 4 jumper- 6-8-7 - 6 dummies middle, then turns to support 8 jumper214 5 63Direction of play(5-man lineout) 1-3-1 set-up - Benefits:• Quick middle option (4-5-6) if the defence doesn’t recognise it. 1 to face 4 to interest the frontdefence.• Other options include:- 4 1-5-6 - 1 and 4 swap. 1-5-6 - 5 jumps to provide and option.Alternative is to throw to 4 (now at the front).109