Another miscue by the "never wore a jock-strap" dems. Anyone who ever actually played rugby knows that punching the ball loose is a fundamental skill that is taught. (remember that, unlike American football, you can't lower your shoulder to make a "clean" tackle.) Additionally, this reinforces Bush's tough guy, take no BS, image.
Thanks to Moe Lauzier of WRKO in Boston for linking to this thread. He's talking about it right now on his morning show. It gives those of us who'd not noticed the great photo to have a second chance of seeing our "action president" at work!