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Scrum Factory - 8. Individual Technique

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

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The development of the individual is most important as each player forms a link both across and down the length of the scrum as with any chain, the scrum will only be as effective as its weakest link. So each player must adopt and maintain their own basic shape and posture with consistency in order for the unit to be effective. It is important for both the coach and individual player to understand their role as the force is applied during the scrum are variable and fluid. So the player needs to be able to respond to an ever-changing situation with a sound basic knowledge of how their own behavior shape and pressure will affect the scrum as a whole.