Passing

Question
I have recently been asked to complete a 8 week development programme to improve my pass in rugby. Is there any evidence that shows that increasing your strength and strength endurance in your upper body.
Many thanks hope you can help me  

Answer
Hi Archie,

The evidence I have seen is that you need to have a strong core more than anything to get a powerful pass. A pass is like a punch in boxing. The power is generated in a linear fashion from force driven from the feet through the torque generated in the core and through the arms / hands.

Core work and repetition practice and fast twitch muscle exercises are needed.

Use You Tube to search for a lot of good technique videos.