Women's - Straight Scrums 4

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

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

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 4

Women's - Straight Scrums 3

Sevens - Straight Scrums 4

Men's - Straight Scrums 1

An example of a straight scrum.

Men's - Straight Scrums 2

An example of a straight scrum

Step 4 - Introducing the 2 v 2 Scrum

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

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

Junior - Straight Scrums

Junior Scrums

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

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 4

An example of a wheeled scrum

Scrum Factory - 4. TOP Core Balls

The core ball provides a variety of challenges to the player in both body management and technical competence

Sevens - Straight Scrums 3

Women's - Collapsed Scrums 2

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 3

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 2

Women's - Collapsed Scrums 1

Materiality Clip 4 - On-side Scrum

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 1

Women's - Ref rewarding penalty at scrum

Sevens - Wheeled Scrums 4

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

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

Men's - Strike Moves 4

A great axample of how to use effective passing and dummy runners to attack from scrums. Key factors ; Solid scrum - Accurate spin pass - Load calling from dummy runners - Different angles of running - Wide flat pass - Speed and swerve from the final player

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Scrum tips for Props

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

Lineout - 4 pod passing challenge

Four lifting pods must hold their jumpers aloft long enough for them to pass a ball through the hands twice. Lifters should stand close together and try to lock-out their arms. Jumpers should maintain a strong core and keep their legs straight to make life easier for the lifters.

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.

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

Tackling 4 - Feet and Body Position

Tackling 4 - Feet and Body Position

Scrum Factory - 3. TOP With Rugby Balls

Expensive training equipment is not necessary and the simple rugby ball can provide an excellent technical and conditioning work out

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.

Scrum - New Drills & Progressions

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

Scrum Factory - 9. Scrum Positions

The role of each position

Women's - Hold them up tackle (Ireland style)

Women's - Hold them up tackle (Ireland style)

Scrum half pass with Lee Dickson

Lee Dickson leads a passing session at the Northampton saints summer training camp. The focus is on doing the simple things well and progressing the practises to make things more challenging

Good Practice - Segment 4

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 3 - Introducing the 1 v 1 Scrum

Step 5 - Introducing the 3 v 3 Scrum

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

Richard Wigglesworth - Scrum Half Tips

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

Performance Analysis - Scrum 8 use

Performance Analysis - Scrum 8 use

Richard Wigglesworth - Scrum Half Tips

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

Attacking progression's 5 v 4

Progressing from 3 v 2s an 4 v 3s, you can now attack with something resembling a full back-line. Give the defence different instructions each time to test the reactions and decision-making skills of your attacking players.

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.

Attacking progression's 4 v 3

A progression from 3 v 2s, this drill is closer to a game situation, where there are more decisions for the attacking players to make. The gaps could appear in a variety of locations and they have several passing /running options. With 4 attacking players, you may wish to utilise your basic strike moves.

8-man Scrum

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

Team patterns from scrum

Play from the scrum is essential and this is one option

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.

Scrum-half Passing Exercises

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

Women's - Clips of coaches

Women's - Clips of coaches

Women's - Exiting the 22m 2

Women's - Exiting the 22m 2

Women's - High Tackle

Women's - High Tackle

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2

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

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

Women's - Turnovers and move the ball 1

Women's - Turnovers and move the ball

Women's - Offload for continuity

Women's - Offload for continuity

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.

Passing 4 v 3 reset

A progression from 2 v 1 , 3 v 2 to 4 v 3

Women's - Good leg drive

Women's - Good leg drive

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Women's - 2 v 1

Women's - 2 v 1

Women's - Injured players and medics

Women's - Injured players and medics

Women's - Patterns of Play 3

Women's - Patterns of Play 3

Women's - Exiting the 22m 1

Women's - Exiting the 22m 1

Women's - Offloads 2

Women's - Offloads 2

Women's - Offloads 1

Women's - Offloads 1

Level 2 - Scrum Warm up Activities

This clip shows some appropriate warm up activities for the scrum

Women's - Lineout mail good defence

Women's - Lineout mail good defence

Women's - Wrap Tackle

Women's - Wrap Tackle

Women's - Short restarts

Women's - Short restarts

Women's - Standard restart with good catch

Women's - Standard restart with good catch

Women's - Classic Tackle

Women's - Classic Tackle

Men's - Turnover and move the ball 4

Men's - Turnover and move the ball 4

Men's - Collapsed Scrums 2

An example of a collapsed scrum

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 3

An example of a wheeled scrum

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 2

An example of a wheeled scrum

Women's - Lineout catch & maul / drive

Women's - Lineout catch & maul / drive

Lions - 3&5 man scrum practice

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

Women's - Strike Moves 1

Women's - Strike Moves 1

Why Train In 4 Minute Blocks!

London Scottish Players and Coaches explain why they often train in 4 minute blocks.

Women's - Counter attack plays 1

Women's - Counter attack plays