Step 3 - Introducing the 1 v 1 Scrum

Scrum - 1 vs 1

Practice body position and warm up for full scrum session.

Sevens - Wheeled Scrums 1

A strong scrum can be a great weapon for attack in seven's, in this clip the Red scrum puts pressure on the defending loose head (Right hand prop) which wheels the scrum and allows the defending scrum half to disrupt the ball forcing a turnover. Key factors : Tight binding - Low body position - Leg drive - Working as a unit

Women's - Straight Scrums 1

A well contested scrum from both teams. Good technique and body position ensure a solid and safe scrum. The red team use this restart to kick and gain territory. Key factors : Strong body position - Tight binding between the players - Calling - Players push in a straight line - Ball control from ther no 8

Men's - Straight Scrums 1

An example of a straight scrum.

Sevens - Straight Scrums 1

A strong scrum from the black team turns over the ball for an attack. The left hand prop (Loose head) puts pressure on the Red team hooker so that he does not hook the ball effectively. Key factors : Tight binding - Low driving position - Working as a unit - Leg drive

Scrum Factory - 1. Body Shape Intro

Develop the individual before the unit as a whole

Materiality Clip 1 - Scrum Binding

Men's - Ref awarding penalty at scrum 1

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 1

Junior - Wheeled Scrums 1

Junior - Collapsed Scrums 1

Scrum Technique 1 v 2

This drill acts as a warm up for the single player, with the other two simply providing resistance. The single player must maintain a strong body position and push the other two backwards.

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 1

Sevens - Ref awarding penalty at scrum 1

Men's - Collapsed Scrums 1

Women's - Collapsed Scrums 1

Sevens - Strike Moves 1

A simple but effective attack from a scrum. Three good passes provides the winger to run past his defender to score. Notice how the first reciever is directly behind the scrum and not to the side, (This makes the pass from the scrum easier when under pressure). Key factors : Position of 1st reciever - Run straigh and wide spin pass - Speed of the runner

Men's - Patterns of play 1

Three phases of play with accurate passing and quick ball from each breakdown creates the opportunity for the scrum half to run through and score

Key factors : Present a target with your hands - Pass the ball laterally - Run straight / inside shoulder of the defender

Women's - Patterns of Play 1

Three phases of play with accurate passing and quick ball from each breakdown creates the opportunity for the scrum half to run through and score Key factors Present a target with your hands Pass the ball laterally Run straight / inside shoulder of the defender

Junior - 2 v 1 1

Junior - 2 v 1 1

Scrum Factory - 9. Scrum Positions

The role of each position

Step 4 - Introducing the 2 v 2 Scrum

Scrum Factory - 16. Building the Scrum

A straight drive and square culture, will bring about eight players doing the same thing at the same time

1 v 1 Evasion Skills

A lone attacker must beat a single defender. This is great way to develop evasion skills in the attacker, and positioning for the defender.

1 v 1 defence

Winger positional skills.

Evasion 1 v 1

A decision making exercise to beat defenders and attack shoulders

Evasion 1 v 1 after pass

Core skills handling

Quins Defence - 1 v 1 tackle skills

Close contact in a small channel ensures the players work their movement skills in both attack and defence. The coach reinforces the skills for contact prior to progressing this exercise

1 v 1 Tackling in Channel

An opportunity for players to put what they have learnt on tackle technique into practice. Each tackle is observed by all other players who can give feedback. Ensure all players have a go at attacking and defending.

Quins - Tackle Technique 1 v 1

A new tackle technique exercise without the "Bone on Bone" collisions

1. Support - 1,2,3 Follow Through

Isolated technical practice

Courtesy of the SRU

1 v 1 attack

Winger positional skills training.

Good Practice - Segment 1

New Rules of Play - Under 10s - Scrum Coaching

The introduction of the scrum for both mini players and coaches can be confusing. This clip explains the the reasoning behind the 3 man scrum and the technical points that ned to be taught

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Scrum Factory - 13. Key Triangle Explanation

Building the scrum in triangles

Scrum Factory - 8. Individual Technique

Each player should understand how their individual contribution affects the scrum as a whole

Expert - Conor o Shea - what is the role of a scrum half

Conor O Shea disucsses what a scrum half is responsible for

8-man Scrum v Machine

Testing your scrums in training using a scrum machine / sled helps to ensure all of your pack practice the correct body position and timing in cooperation with their team mates. This is a great time to try out new combinations of players before match day.

Junior - Straight Scrums 2

Two even packs compete at the scrum, good technique creates a good and safe contest. The black team use the platform from the scrum to score a try wide out. Key factors : 8 players working as a unit - Calling - Strong body position - Hips, back and head all facing forward - Accurate binding

Lions - play from scrum - continuity

Developing play from the scrum is an important part of the understanding of how the scrum is part of a gameplan

British Lions - Play from scrum - continuity 2

Developing play from the scrum is an important part of the understanding of how the scrum is part of a gameplan

British Lions - play from wheeled scrum going left

Developing play from the scrum is an important part of the understanding of how the scrum is part of a gameplan

Sevens - Straight Scrums 2

Scrums are a great platform to attack from in seven's, notice the fly half (2nd reciever) is directly behind the scrum and can choose which way to attack. Key factors : Work as a unit - Strong core - Tight binding - Leg drive

Scrum Half Passing with Chris Cusiter - Wrist Warm-Up

Sale Sharks and Scotland scrum half Chris Cusiter leads a session on passing from the base of a scrum or ruck. In this first video, Chris addresses basic technique in a couple of exercises that warm up the wrists and arms.

Scrum - New Drills & Progressions

Set piece coach George skivington from London Irish talks through some new tips to coach the scrum

Junior - Straight Scrums

Junior Scrums

Coach the Scrum Half Pass

This clip outlines some of the fundamental techniques required to become a good passer of the ball from the ground, an essential skill for scrum half's. Simple and easy instructions for both coaches and players to benefit from

Scrum tips for Props

This clip provides some advice for the front row on their binding, body position and driving in the scrum.

Expert - Conor O Shea - What makes a great scrum half

Conor O Shea discuss the profile of scrum half

Scrum Technique Progressions for youths

Working from a single players body position to a full scrum can be daunting for some coaches. In this clip there are simple steps to progress and the technical points are consistent

Teaching scrum engagement

Coaching the scrum has a series of processes to follow and once you have established a strong body position the engagement and getting ready for the engagement is the next step

Scrum Factory - 11. Flanker Channeling and The Role of the Number 8

The roles of each player in channelling the ball to the number 8

Step 5 - Introducing the 3 v 3 Scrum

Scrum - Tighthead tips for Senior Players

The dark arts are not for all of us, but the minority of specialists will benefit from this clip. You can share this video with those who should see it. Go into the video library where you can send it on - RCD Video Library

Focus on Scrum Half

Great scrum halves always bring their own individual elements to the game, but an excellent command of the basic skills is essential for all of them. Join now to see position-specific exercises and tips from Aviva Premiership Rugby players and coaches.

Sevens - 2 v 1

Having identified a 2 v 1 situation, the RGS Guildford player decides not to give an early pass from the breakdown, but instead to run and commit the defender before giving a pass to his teammate. Key factors: Timing - communication - accurate passing

3 v 1 in Channel

A progression from the 2 v 1, where a second pass is encouraged to move the ball away from the defender.

2 v 1 Draw and Pass

A basic 2 v 1 drill that encourages players to time their pass after they have drawn a defender, and for the supporting player to hold their depth.

Richard Wigglesworth - Scrum Half Tips

England Scrum half Richard Wrigglesworth discusses the factors which help players improve and how to approach training

Scrum-half Passing Exercises

Some useful exercises for scrum-halves to develop their passing skills.

New Scrum Laws - Hooking Technique

Jon Curry at Northampton Saints discusses the new scrum laws and their implications for hookers, along with some exercises to get them up to scratch. Log in to see the full session and many others.

Men's - 2 v 1

A good example of phase play to create a 2 v 1 attacking platform. The initial deep pass then creates an overlap and the defender drifts to allow the attacker to run through easily.

Key factors : Quick ball at breakdown - Straight lines of running - Deep pass - straight lines of running again - Loud communication

Level 2 - Scrum Warm up Activities

This clip shows some appropriate warm up activities for the scrum

Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 1

Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 1

Coaching the new Scrum Laws

An brief summary of coaching the new scrum engage sequence. Always include a good upper body warm up and highlight the importance of a strong core with your players. Check the 'Body Position and Technique' section for full videos including hooking technique.

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 1

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 1

Richard Wigglesworth - Scrum Half Tips

Saracens and England scrum-half, Richard Wigglesworth, talks about improving your skills in your spare time.

Tag Game - Tag Rugby 1

Tag Game - Tag Rugby 1

Lions 09 - 3-man Scrum Practice

Develop the front row as a foundation for the building of the scrum

Lions - 3&5 man scrum practice

A progression from the 3 man scrum - developing body shape and positions

Lions - Building the scrum practice

Building the scrum to the full 8 man - focusing on body shape

Lions - Full scrum practice

Full scrum practice - essential at all levels of the game

British Lions - scrum practice 2

Progressiing the scrum practice always requires the underlining of the basics of the unit skill

Team patterns from scrum

Play from the scrum is essential and this is one option

Junior - Exiting the 22m 1

Junior - Exiting the 22m 1

Building the scrum

It is important to slowly build your scrum each row at a time, particularly if there are new players in your pack, or an inexperienced front row.

Women's - Strike Moves 1

Women's - Strike Moves 1

Performance Analysis - Scrum 8 use

Performance Analysis - Scrum 8 use

Scrum Factory - 14. Sub Unit Engagement

Using the triangles to coach an effective scrum

Scrum Factory - 12. Unit Development

Putting together the scrum may vary technically and tactically and there will also be personal preference. So working on units and subunits should be a partnership between the coach and the players

Broncos 1 - Scramble defence - Tracking back

Use this exercise to replicate a line break with one defender to beat. The attackers need to move the defender and execute a 2 v 1 while the initial defender tracks back to stop the pass. Also works movement at top end speed for the main attacker

8-man Scrum v Machine

With the brakes on, the scrum is more realistic to game situations, and the players must apply power at the same time to achieve any movement.

Men's - Exiting the 22m 1

Men's - Exiting the 22m 1

Men's - Lineout catch & maul drive 1

Men's - Lineout catch & maul drive 1

Men's - Straight Scrums 2

An example of a straight scrum

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 2

An example of a wheeled scrum

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 3

An example of a wheeled scrum

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 4

An example of a wheeled scrum

Men's - Collapsed Scrums 2

An example of a collapsed scrum

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 1

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 1

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Women's - 2 v 1

Women's - 2 v 1

Women's - Exiting the 22m 1

Women's - Exiting the 22m 1

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1

Women's - Offloads 1

Women's - Offloads 1

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Junior - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1

Junior - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1

8-man Scrum

A demonstration of how to construct a full, 8-man scrum.