Guide to the " Grubber " in rugby.

[1LastChance]

This is my third guide about rugby. If there are any mistakes or anything crucial I have missed out; Pm me please. I would hate to have a mis-written guide. Enjoy​

This is a tactical kick and the ball bounces end over end, making it easier to retrieve for the player following it up. It's disadvantages is that it is an easier kick for the opposition to charge down because of its low flight off the foot; so it's important when using it to take the ball right to the defending line and attack a hole, looking to kick it through. The kick is an ideal attacking weapon and its most commonly used within an opponent’s 22.​

Now to the guide:​

The ball is held with hands on either side, almost the same as a drop punt but the foot connects more with the stab section although it is still crucial to follow through (as well as remember the basics of body position). The key difference from the drop punt is that the ball is held at an angle of about 45 degrees and the foot connects with the top of the ball, rather than the bottom. The ball is usually struck closer to the ground as well. It is possible, with practise, to steer grubber kicks so the effect is like in-swingers in cricket. The nose of the ball should be pointed in the opposite direction to that in which you want the ball to go and you connect with the inside or outside of the foot, depending on whether you want it to go left or right.​

 

[xeleration]

I like that you're making multiple guides, but seeing that you have many that are related to rugby, please try to combine them.

High quality guides should also include images and or examples to help readers.

 

[1LastChance]

I will try nd fins some images or examples. It is so damn hard to find any quality photos on google nowadays. Thanks for your imput.

 

[Burdock`]

You should combine the three kicking guides, definitely. All of these guides are wwwaaaayyy to short.

You should also try to explain when you would kick in rugby, what advantages it brings.. Etc..

 

[1LastChance]

You should combine the three kicking guides, definitely. All of these guides are wwwaaaayyy to short.

You should also try to explain when you would kick in rugby, what advantages it brings.. Etc..

Will do, adding pictures now.

 

[1LastChance]

Would you guys like me to make a seperate thread expanding on when and where to use the kicks and the advantages/ disavantages?

 

[Panzy Wanzy]

You explained the use of a grubber kick pretty well. But you could of explained the steps better, and with more pictures. I apprieciate how hard it is to find good quality pictures on google, and finding specific rugby-related pictures makes it even more difficult. But perhaps you could even just crudely draw some of your own to explain the basic concept of the grubber.
I've always struggled with grubber kicks, and still do really.

Would you guys like me to make a seperate thread expanding on when and where to use the kicks and the advantages/ disavantages?

Definately.