Kicking

Box Kick

A high, spiraling kick from behind a ruck or maul, typically by the scrum-half.

What to Look For

Record when the 9 kicks from behind the breakdown. Field position matters — box kicks from your own 22 are tactical; from midfield they may be wasteful.

Best Practices

Box kicks are a double-edged sword. They relieve pressure but can give the opposition an attacking platform if not contested. Track how often your team regains possession from box kicks.