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Normal pass

The normal pass is an essential part of rugby. It is used along with other types of pass for moving the ball around the field searching for weakness in defence.

Good rugby starts with the basics

When you play good rugby a pass...
...it`s easier if...
...you have good handling skills...

...and you have good rugby passing basics.
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Frequently used pass

This pass is...
...used frequently in rugby.
Useful in a huge range of situations...
...during the normal course of a game...
...and used by both forwards and backs.

How do you make a normal pass

This is a two handed pass. Normal pass Normal pass of a rugby ball

You usually turn your body...
...towards the target.
This improves your aim and helps...
...protect your softer body parts...
...from tacklers.
Aim to have a high arm ...action when passing.
Presenting as much...
...boney material...
...to the would-be-tackler...
...helps to deter them from..
...clattering into you.

I also turn one...
... leg towards the target.
This gives me added... ...stability, balance...
...and more power.
It can also be useful in... ...convincing opponents...
...you are about to pass.
Then take advantage...
...by turning it...
...into a dummy pass...
...or perhaps a chip and chase kick.

The pass is...
...performed by drawing your arms...
...to one side of your body...
...then you swing your arms...
...across in front of your body...
...and release the ball...
...so it travels in the direction...
...of the target.

You can use this pass...
for short and medium passes.

The longer your intended pass...
...the more your upper body...
...strength and general co-ordination...
...will be needed.

Main points

short to medium pass
suitable for all players
pass in plenty of time
look at and think about your target
follow through with arms and fingers

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