Women's - Straight Scrums 2
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
An example of a straight scrum.
An example of a straight scrum
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
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 Scrums
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
An example of a wheeled scrum
The core ball provides a variety of challenges to the player in both body management and technical competence
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
A straight drive and square culture, will bring about eight players doing the same thing at the same time
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
This clip provides some advice for the front row on their binding, body position and driving in the scrum.
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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.
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.
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
Expensive training equipment is not necessary and the simple rugby ball can provide an excellent technical and conditioning work out
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.
Set piece coach George skivington from London Irish talks through some new tips to coach the scrum
The role of each position
Women's - Hold them up tackle (Ireland style)
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
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
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
Building the scrum in triangles
Each player should understand how their individual contribution affects the scrum as a whole
Conor O Shea disucsses what a scrum half is responsible for
Developing play from the scrum is an important part of the understanding of how the scrum is part of a gameplan
Developing play from the scrum is an important part of the understanding of how the scrum is part of a gameplan
Developing play from the scrum is an important part of the understanding of how the scrum is part of a gameplan
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.
Conor O Shea discuss the profile of scrum half
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
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
The roles of each player in channelling the ball to the number 8
Full scrum practice - essential at all levels of the game
Progressiing the scrum practice always requires the underlining of the basics of the unit skill
Saracens and England scrum-half, Richard Wigglesworth, talks about improving your skills in your spare time.
Performance Analysis - Scrum 8 use
England Scrum half Richard Wrigglesworth discusses the factors which help players improve and how to approach training
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.
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.
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.
A demonstration of how to construct a full, 8-man scrum.
Play from the scrum is essential and this is one option
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.
Some useful exercises for scrum-halves to develop their passing skills.
Women's - Clips of coaches
Women's - Exiting the 22m 2
Women's - High Tackle
Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2
Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1
Women's - Turnovers and move the ball
Women's - Offload for continuity
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.
A progression from 2 v 1 , 3 v 2 to 4 v 3
Women's - Good leg drive
Women's - 2 v 3 1
Women's - 2 v 1
Women's - Injured players and medics
Women's - Patterns of Play 3
Women's - Exiting the 22m 1
Women's - Offloads 2
Women's - Offloads 1
This clip shows some appropriate warm up activities for the scrum
Women's - Lineout mail good defence
Women's - Wrap Tackle
Women's - Short restarts
Women's - Standard restart with good catch
Women's - Classic Tackle
Men's - Turnover and move the ball 4
An example of a collapsed scrum
An example of a wheeled scrum
An example of a wheeled scrum
Women's - Lineout catch & maul / drive
A progression from the 3 man scrum - developing body shape and positions
Women's - Strike Moves 1
London Scottish Players and Coaches explain why they often train in 4 minute blocks.
Women's - Counter attack plays