Lots of discussion down here in aussie on this topic as it seems to be the in vogue thing to do ...the long kick that is!
The first thing that must be done is to communicate to the fb or any player fielding this sort of ball how much PRESSURE he has on him from the oppn.WE use the words HOT and COLD .If hot.... get there to give him options don't sit back and admire him in the tackle.If cold we have found 2 things to work best...
1. A teamate looking down field to see if there is a counter kick option , space that the oppn have not covered (usually where they kicked from ) and communicating that to the kick reciever.
2. Beat the first chaser, especially if their kick chase game is not organised ..a future topic... and that should buy enough time for teammates to get back to the pressure area to help the kick reciever.There is nothing wrong with getting tackled as long as you are comfortable going back to breakdown/tackle areas and are efficient at recycling the ball..an upcoming drill...
Lineout jumpers : Start with the inside foot slightly forward and make sure you are on your toes
Hands up at chest height
Push off both feet ..point those toes !
Keep hands in front of eyes and push the chest thru as you jump
Soft hands to catch the ball
Protect the ball , snatch it out of the air
The objective is to beat your opposite man to the ball and if you can also beat him on the ground , with foot work , then you will not have to beat him in the air !
... beat the opposition with foot movement, and then jump straight up, to get the maximum height from the lifters.
Must be quick movements and timing with the jumper is important so repetition ,repetition , repetition !Try and get your eyes in line with the ball so get the inside shoulder fwd a bit
Throw the ball straight, but along the line of your jumpers, this will make it very hard for the opposition to get near the ball, but won't get blown up by the ref.
Don't jump across, this puts you closer to the opposition, and therefore easier to spoil........ practice until the timing with the hooker is perfect.
....The jumper was getting lifted up AND forward. His arms were thrust forward at an upward angle instead of straight up.