The lineout pass is the legal way to restart the game if the ball has gone out of play from either of the sidelines.

Stage one

• Face the lineout and stand on the balls of your feet in opposition – left foot forward.
• Shift your weight on your front foot, with your knee slightly bent.
• The right hand should be near the back of the ball with the fingers spread and pointing up.
• The left hand should be near the front of the ball with fingers spread and pointing up.

Stage two

• Point the ball at the lineout, raise both arms over your head and bend them slightly at the elbow.
• Bring your arms behind your head, with your elbows fully bent, close to your head.
• Weight should be on your front foot, ready for the throw.
• Bend backwards slightly at the waist.

Stage three

• Transfer your weight from front foot to back foot and powerfully rock forward.
• The arms follow this motion, so the entire upper body moves in unison.
• Release the ball when your body is bent slightly forward at the waist.
• The dominant hand pushes the ball forward.
• At the exact same time, slide the right hand down the ball to generate spin.
• As you follow through, point the hands towards the intended target.