How To Kick A Rugby Ball: 3 Tips From The Seattle Seawolves

The video tutorial provides three tips on kicking in rugby, focusing on the punt kick, dropkick, and grabber kick. Each kick is explained with detailed techniques, including how to position the ball and the foot, and the follow-through. The punt kick should not touch the ground, the dropkick is used to start the game, and the grabber kick is designed to roll on the ground. The tutorial aims to help viewers improve their kicking skills in rugby.

What is a key characteristic of the punt kick in rugby?

• The ball is kicked with the heel.

• The ball must touch the ground before being kicked.

• The ball is thrown up before being kicked.

• The ball should not touch the ground before being kicked.

Which kick is primarily used to start a rugby game?

• Side kick

• Punt kick

• Dropkick

• Grabber kick

In executing a dropkick, where should the ball be dropped from?

• Knee level

• Waist level

• Above the head

• Shoulder level

What is the main difference in ball contact between a punt and a grabber kick?

• Punt hits the belly, grabber hits the side

• Punt hits the side, grabber hits the top

• Punt hits the bottom, grabber hits the belly

• Punt hits the top, grabber hits the bottom

What is the intended outcome of a grabber kick?

• The ball should roll on the ground.

• The ball should spin in place.

• The ball should bounce back to the kicker.

• The ball should fly high in the air.