Question on passing the ball

[NCS]

Can you throw the ball over the shoulder when passing (american football pass) or does everything have to be underhand? I know you cant pass the ball forward before anyone says that. Thanks for the help.

 

[bristol-iain]

as long as its flat or backwards to a teammate anything goes. not to intentionally throw it into touch though (luckily for wales over the years)

 

[NCS]

Thanks that was the answer I was hoping for. I had a pretty powerful arm before I hurt my shoulder (once threw a football 70 yards) but I can only throw it 35-40 yards now. Ive never played rugby before and I was wondering if this is something we as a team could use to our advantage? Say I get the ball on one side of the field and throw it to a team mate laterally who is on the other side.

 

[bristol-iain]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NCS @ Jan 19 2010, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Thanks that was the answer I was hoping for. I had a pretty powerful arm before I hurt my shoulder (once threw a football 70 yards) but I can only throw it 35-40 yards now. Ive never played rugby before and I was wondering if this is something we as a team could use to our advantage? Say I get the ball on one side of the field and throw it to a team mate laterally who is on the other side.[/b]

To be hones that isn't something I'd recommend, rugby defences are not like NFL defences, they don't blitz and instead drift across, by the time the ball made it across the guy receiving the defence will be on him and then he would get smashed.

 

[goranski]

if you're just starting out you should concentrate on the basics - short, precise passes back or laterally to your teammates next to you running into space

i've only really seen the american football pass to the wing in occassionally in rugby seven-a-side or for fun in training or touch rugby - it can it is high risk not to work or be intercepted unless you really have an opening

 

[NCS]

Thanks for the help. I look forward to coming back once I learn more about the game.

 

[Prestwick]

No problem! Welcome to TRF!

 

[feicarsinn]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NCS @ Jan 19 2010, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Thanks for the help. I look forward to coming back once I learn more about the game.[/b]

I think you're really looking for the cross field kick. It's a difficult skill, but beautiful when it comes off. Here's an example:

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[Olyy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (feicarsinn @ Jan 19 2010, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NCS @ Jan 19 2010, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks for the help. I look forward to coming back once I learn more about the game.[/b]

I think you're really looking for the cross field kick. It's a difficult skill, but beautiful when it comes off. Here's an example:

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Yeah, crossfield kicks are quality, if done well.
Also, as the ball's going forward, better for attacking than if you did a crossfield throw. Then again, it'd probably confuse the other team, leaving the winger to run in a try