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
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
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
Practice body position and warm up for full scrum session.
An example of a wheeled scrum
Women's - Offloads 1
Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1
Women's - Strike Moves 1
An example of a wheeled scrum
Women's - 2 v 1
Women's - 2 v 3 1
Women's - Straight Scrums 2
An example of a wheeled scrum
Women's - Exiting the 22m 1
Developing play from the scrum is an important part of the understanding of how the scrum is part of a gameplan
An example of a straight scrum.
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
Using the wheel effectively opens up areas of space on the pitch to attack
Women's - Turnovers and move the ball
Women's - Counter attack plays
Develop the individual before the unit as a whole
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.
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
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
Building the scrum in triangles
Junior - 2 v 1 1
The role of each position
Women's - Hold them up tackle (Ireland style)
A straight drive and square culture, will bring about eight players doing the same thing at the same time
A decision making exercise to beat defenders and attack shoulders
A lone attacker must beat a single defender. This is great way to develop evasion skills in the attacker, and positioning for the defender.
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
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.
A new tackle technique exercise without the "Bone on Bone" collisions
Isolated technical practice
Courtesy of the SRU
Winger positional skills training.
Winger positional skills.
Core skills handling
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
Conor O Shea disucsses what a scrum half is responsible for
Each player should understand how their individual contribution affects the scrum as a whole
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
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.
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.
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
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
Set piece coach George skivington from London Irish talks through some new tips to coach the scrum
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
Conor O Shea discuss the profile of scrum half
This clip provides some advice for the front row on their binding, body position and driving in the scrum.
Junior Scrums
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
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
The roles of each player in channelling the ball to the number 8
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
Women's - Lineout catch & maul / drive
Full scrum practice - essential at all levels of the game
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
England Scrum half Richard Wrigglesworth discusses the factors which help players improve and how to approach training
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.
Tag Game - Tag Rugby 1
Progressiing the scrum practice always requires the underlining of the basics of the unit skill
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
Play from the scrum is essential and this is one option
A demonstration of how to construct a full, 8-man scrum.
A progression from the 3 man scrum - developing body shape and positions
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.
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.
Performance Analysis - Scrum 8 use
Some useful exercises for scrum-halves to develop their passing skills.
Using the triangles to coach an effective scrum
Saracens and England scrum-half, Richard Wigglesworth, talks about improving your skills in your spare time.