Position Specific Exercises

Hooker Throwing Power & Technique

Kneeling Throw for Distance - Feet Touching Wall

Feet touch Wall. Throw for Max distance but keep trajectory low and fast.

Measure to nearest 1/4 metre.

2-3 sets of 4-5 throws.

Lunge - Knee Down Throw to Wall Target

From a lunge position, throw hard and fast to the wall targets.

2-3 sets of 4-6

Giles - Med Ball Power Fitness Routine

This is for power endurance in the core.

Use 6kg med ball.

5 reps on each exercise, but add 2 reps if the ball is dropped.
1 set = 5 overhead sling, 5 rotation pass right and left, 5 chest pass, 5 trick shots.

1-2 sets

Stand Close to Wall - Power Slam

All the power must come from stretching and recoiling the core – like a sling shot.

2-3 sets of 4-5 throws.

Standing - MB Around Head to Slam Rebound Off Ground

Load the abs like a spring.

Slam ball down and compete with partner for height.

2-3 sets of 4-6

Lying Face Up - Catch and Return Power Throw

Catch the ball going back. Touch ball behind head.

Kick legs out, load the abs and sling as fast as possible at partner. Aim for target on chest.

1-2 sets – 5-8 reps

Line Out Stability & Line Out Jumping

Line Out Core Stability

Can be done standing as well.

If no aquabag, can use a stick with dangling weights, 2 x 5kg for example.

Line Out Jumping Speed

This exercise is for speed off the ground.

The key is no countermovement (no dipping). You have to keep elastic and fast from the switch into the air.
Keep stiff through the body as you reach high.

Line Out Jumping Speed - double switch

This exercise is for speed off the ground.

The key is no countermovement (no dipping). You have to keep elastic and fast from the switch into the air.
Keep stiff through the body as you reach high.

Barnesy Line Out Jumping Drill 1

FF barnesy line out prep drill 2

This exercise is for speed off the ground.

The key is no countermovement (no dipping). You have to keep elastic.

Keep stiff through the body as you reach high.

FF barnesy line out prep drill 2

This exercise is for speed off the ground.

The key is no countermovement (no dipping).