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Rugby Union/Hooker
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The hooker stands in between the props in the front row of the scrum. They also throw the ball in for lineouts.
Responsibilities
In the Scrum
Hook the ball back with their feet
This includes trying to steal the ball from the opponents, as well as:
Hooking the ball back on your teams put-in.
Help push the other team back once the ball has been hooked
In General Play
Follow the ball around, to support the runner
Be ready to run the ball into the other team's defense
Be ready to tackle the other team's big players
Be active in the ruck.
In Lineouts
Call the play
Make a good throw-in