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Hooker strike timing

Description

Front-row unit works on stable platform and synchronized heel strike to channel, coordinating with 9’s feed.

Purpose

Pair stability with precise strike timing to speed clean ball.

Learning Outcomes

  • Strike on stability cue
  • Core braced during strike
  • Ball to target channel

Equipment

  • Scrum machine or shields
  • Ball

Setup

Front row sets against light resistance. 9 feeds on coach cue; hooker strikes when platform is stable. Progress to live half-pack.

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