Respect restarts and you’ll keep possession more

Hoofing sideline cuts into no-one in particular shows scant regard for keeping the ball, writes Edward Coughlan

POSSESSION is nine-tenths of the law.

Restart plays in sport are the only time you are in total control of the ball and so they should be the best route for teams to retain possession. The opposition has just hit the ball out of play and they should be punished for it.