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Page last updated at 10:29 GMT, Wednesday, 16 April 2008 11:29 UK

Mark McLinden Mark McLinden's kick return masterclass
Harlequins RL full-back Mark McLinden explains the options available after catching a long kick down field

Lose your opponent with our guide to the swerve Swerve past the opposition
Make defenders look silly with our guide to the swerve

Improve your drop kick Master the drop kick
Find out how to improve your drop kicking skills.


RUGBY LEAGUE SKILLS

Catching
All the skills to help you get safe hands.

Tackling
All the skills you need to improve your side tackling.

Kicking skills
Find out the skills needed for improving the place kick.

Passing skills
It may look unspectacular, but it is important your passing technique is spot on.

Playing the ball
The skill that makes rugby league unique explained.

Running with the ball
There is no better feeling in rugby than fooling a defender with a dummy pass. Here's how it's done.



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