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In a line out, when is the opposing hooker allowed to run forward, past the offside line?

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  1. When the ball has been passed or tapped back from the L/O, or when the ensueing ruck or maul moves off the line of touch, or the ball is thrown beyond the 15m mark . The L/O is then deemed to be over and he may move forward.


  2. As soon as the ball is released he can move.

    You must remember however, the off side rules still apply.

  3. em i think as soon as the ball is in the air and yeah, it is sometimes useful as in case of bad communication the ball could spill to the back of the lineout and then the hooker can pounce and grab a few yards

  4. The opposing hooker is defending the corridor. i.e. in the case that his team jumps but the ball goes to the first lifter, he is the one responsible for getting that guy down/out (the second option is better).

    So yes, he is allowed, but it's a bit useless... no?, (specially due to off side rules)

  5. Nice diagram.

  6. He can not move past the offside line.

    That would make him offside and unable to play or get penalised.

    if the ball comes from the lineout to the scrum half, then he can move forward as there is no offside in open play.

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