Lineout Success Calculator
Lineout success is the share of your own throws you win cleanly. Enter lineouts won and lineouts thrown.
Calculate lineout success
Fill in the fields and select Calculate.
What you'll need
To use the lineout success calculator, have these figures ready:
- Lineouts won — for example, 14.
- Lineouts thrown — for example, 16.
The calculator then returns the lineout success the moment you press calculate.
How it works
Lineout success = lineouts won ÷ lineouts thrown × 100
You enter the lineouts won and lineouts thrown, and the calculator returns the lineout success using the formula above.
When to Use
Use this lineout success calculator to measure set-piece capture rates. Securing lineouts is crucial for maintaining possession and launching attacking mauls in rugby union.
What the result tells you
The lineout is a key restart, so a success rate near 90 percent is expected of a Test side on its own throw. Losing your own ball hands the opposition possession in good positions, which is why a struggling lineout often unravels an otherwise strong performance.
Benchmarks & Interpretation
Here is how typical results are categorized and interpreted:
| Value / Range | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Above 90% | Elite Set-Piece | Excellent coordination between hooker throw and jump timing. Guarantees clean ball. |
| 75% – 90% | Competent | Good success rate. Secure on own throws, but vulnerable to defensive steals. |
| Below 75% | Struggling Set-Piece | Frequent turnovers. Work on throw accuracy and jump variations to confuse defense. |
Pro Tips & Advice
Improve lineout retention by varying your jump targets (front, middle, back of lineout) and using speed cues to beat defenders.
Step by step
- Enter the lineouts won.
- Enter the lineouts thrown.
- Select Calculate to read the lineout success.
Worked example
Winning 14 of 16 lineouts is 14 ÷ 16 × 100, which is 87.5 percent.
Frequently asked questions
How is the lineout success worked out?
Lineout success = lineouts won ÷ lineouts thrown × 100. Lineout success is the share of your own throws you win cleanly. Enter lineouts won and lineouts thrown.
What lineout success is good?
Around 85 to 90 percent on your own throw is the standard at the top level. A reliable lineout is the platform for an attacking game.
What causes a lineout turnover?
Turnovers occur due to inaccurate throws, defensive jumpers stealing the ball, or penalties for closing the gap between lines.
Who plays the key roles in a rugby lineout?
The hooker throws, the locks/jumpers catch, and the props act as lifters to raise jumpers into the air.
How accurate is the Lineout Success Calculator?
The tool applies the standard formula exactly, so the result is only as accurate as the figures you enter. Double check your inputs, since a wrong number going in gives a wrong number coming out.
Is the Lineout Success Calculator free to use?
Yes. Every tool on GamersZone is free, with no account and no limit on how many times you calculate. The maths runs in your browser, so the numbers you enter are never sent to a server or stored.
How we calculate this
This tool applies the standard formula shown above. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so the figures you enter are never stored.