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LINEOUT25mLINEOUT15mSET-UP DIAGRAMSCORING ZONESCORING ZONESET-UP DIAGRAMActivity Lineout end ballObjective Develop the ability of lifting pods to set-up and complete the jump, support,throw and catch quickly. Develops the ability of players to outmanoeuvreopponents using the principle of speed.Key Factors1. All jumping, supporting and outmanoeuvring key factors.2. All throw-in key factors.Equipment RequirementsBalls 1 Bags - Area 30m x 20mCones 1 stack Suits - Players 14Shields - Bibs 7 Time 20mins (approx)Practice DescriptionTwo teams of seven players (two pods of three players per team + thrower/hooker).Thrower must stay static, whilst the lifting pods can move anywhere within the area/pitchAttacking pod aims to outmanoeuvre their opponents and win the ball in the air.If ball is won, then the attacking team keeps the ball and attacks again - aim to win ball inthe scoring zone.If lost (e.g. opposition steal it, or ball goes to ground), then turnover.Coach must ensure a 1metre gap is kept between pods.Practice Progression / RegressionsRegress - remove the supporting element of the pod - only promote the jump(any three can jump).Progress - set minimum distance for the throw - challenge the players.Progress - if ball won, then the ball must be delivered off the top back to the hooker.Progress - increase number of players in each pod to four - more options.Activity Race to the coneObjective Develop jump, support and outmanoeuvre technique. Develop speed andtiming of the jump/support/throw. Develops reaction skills of the defendingpod of 3.Key Factors1. All jumping, supporting and outmanoeuvring key factors.2. All throw-in key factors.Equipment RequirementsBalls 1 Bags - Area 15m x 10mCones 1 stack Suits - Players 7 per groupShields - Bibs 3 Time 15minsPractice DescriptionTwo opposing pods set up on a cone - jumper on the cone.Coach shouts a colour and the pods react - thrower works with the nominatedattacking team.Coach can shout more than one colour (sequence) to develop movement and reactionskills.Defensive pod attempt to win ball.Practice Progression / RegressionsProgress - Nominated attacking pod control the movement - cones are in place forguidance at this point.Progress - Lessen the space between cones - restrict movement between 3-5m ratherthan 10m.Regress - remove the support in the air but supporting players remain.Regress - the opposing team contest the movement but not the jump of the lineout.112