Lineouts

Lineout Strategies

Level: intermediate, advanced

Simplify the lineout, develop confident jumpers and lifters, and create reliable ball-winning solutions.

A practical, adaptable series from lineout specialist, current Leicester Tigers Head Coach and former Wallabies Assistant Coach, Geoff Parling.

Geoff presents a three-part series focused on 5-man lineout strategies and practical drills. Designed for coaches working across age-grade and senior environments, this series breaks down the key skills, roles, and decision-making required to execute effective 5-man lineouts.

Age Grades: Colts-U18, Girls-U16, Girls-U18, Senior, U15, U16

Lineouts

Geoff Parling

Series Videos

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Part 1. 5 Man Spread Lineout

Forward movement to the Front, straight the middle and movement to the back Geoff starts his lineout series with all the detail you need when it comes to setting a 5 man spread lineout.

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Part 2. 5 Man Spread Defensive Lineout

There are some simple tricks that will give your lineout defence the edge. Geoff takes us through the cues you need to look for and tips to out perform your opposition.

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Part 3. Front Jumper & King of the Ring

Geoff puts his lineout pods under pressure using a King of the Ring lineout contest — a competitive drill that can be run at the front, middle, or back of the lineout. The contest is easily adapted to suit your lineout objectives and player skill levels, with progressions such as: changing or sharing calls between teams, reducing time to set, increasing decision-making pressure A simple, adaptable way to develop strong fundamentals first, then layer pressure as players progress.