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All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett, the World Rugby Player of the Year, explains the different kicks he employs
Mike Haley: How to perfect your positioning at 15
Sale Sharks full-back Mike Haley gives his top tips on how to defend in different situations
Neil Jenkins: How to manage different kickers
Lions assistant coach Neil Jenkins explains how he works with the contrasting kickers on tour
Danielle Waterman: How to sidestep
England Women’s full-back Danielle Waterman gives her top tips on fancy footwork
Ben Pegna: How to produce quick ball in contact
Ben Pegna, a freelance technical adviser, explains a step-by-step route to breakdown nirvana
Simon Hardy: How to throw into a lineout
Simon Hardy, one of the world’s top throwing specialists, explains the hooker’s chief craft
Ben Youngs: How to throw a dummy
Leicester and England scrum-half Ben Youngs explains how to fool opponents with sleight of hand
Sam Vesty: How to use two ball-players
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Richie Gray: How to coach the breakdown
Richie Gray, Scotland’s defensive contact consultant, explains how to get your rucks right