Scrum Factory - 9. Scrum Positions

The role of each position

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

Dean Ryan: Intellect at 8, 9 and 10

Dean Ryan explains how the intellectual players at 8, 9 and 10 can help the cohesiveness of a rugby team.

Performance Analysis - Scrum 8 use

Performance Analysis - Scrum 8 use

8-man Scrum

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

Scrum Factory - 8. Individual Technique

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

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.

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.

Infringements Clip 8 - Scrum Half Management

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

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

Lions - Building the scrum practice

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

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

Learning to Tackle - Under 9's & Up

The RFU new rules of play have completely changed the approach of introducing young players to tackling. A phased approach may challenge previous methods however by viewing the practical session on this video you can see how the process works

8. Attacking a Drift Defence

9. Colour Touch

Materiality Clip 10 - Scrum Binding

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

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Scrum Factory - 13. Key Triangle Explanation

Building the scrum in triangles

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

Conor O Shea disucsses what a scrum half is responsible for

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.

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

Scrum - New Drills & Progressions

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

Men's - Straight Scrums 1

An example of a straight scrum.

Junior - Straight Scrums

Junior Scrums

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

Scrum tips for Props

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

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

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

Conor O Shea discuss the profile of scrum half

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

Step 4 - Introducing the 2 v 2 Scrum

Step 5 - Introducing the 3 v 3 Scrum

Step 3 - Introducing the 1 v 1 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

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.

Level 2 - Scrum Warm up Activities

This clip shows some appropriate warm up activities for the scrum

Men's - Straight Scrums 2

An example of a straight scrum

Richard Wigglesworth - Scrum Half Tips

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

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.

Lions 09 - 3-man Scrum Practice

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

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 6 - Attack to Defence 8 v 5

A combination of skills are tested, both technical and tactical with the defenders moving from a passing activity to defending 8 attackers. The coach can change the attack with different starting points and number of attackers

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.

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 3

An example of a wheeled scrum

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 2

An example of a wheeled scrum

Lions - 3&5 man scrum practice

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

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Scrum - 1 vs 1

Practice body position and warm up for full scrum session.

Richard Wigglesworth - Scrum Half Tips

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

Team patterns from scrum

Play from the scrum is essential and this is one option

Men's - Collapsed Scrums 2

An example of a collapsed scrum

Scrum-half Passing Exercises

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

Lions - Full scrum practice

Full scrum practice - essential at all levels of the game

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 4

An example of a wheeled 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

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.

British Lions - scrum practice 2

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

Scrum Factory - 1. Body Shape Intro

Develop the individual before the unit as a whole

Scrum Factory - 10. Put in and Strike

Practicing the strike can be developed with the left side triangle, so the key players involved are working together

Scrum Factory - 6. TOP Stick Work

By using sticks and poles, the players are encouraged to self assess their body shape. Peer coaching is also a valuable process in this area and players can work in pairs, quickly learning from each other

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

Back Play - Attack From Scrum - Younger Youth

To take advantage of the forwards being grouped and to utilize the space this provides, young players should be encouraged to develop their decision making from a non-prescriptive environment.
It’s not a matter of going through a strike move repertoire. Its a matter of attacking the space between the two teams and running support lines that will assist the ball carrier

Scrum Factory; Front Row Briefing

Scrum Factory - 4. TOP Core Balls

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

New Scrum Laws - Tips and skills

A current professional prop works with Under 18's to explain the new laws and challenges their body positions and how to improve them

Scrum Factory - 2. Tower of Power Demonstration

Good body posture is essential and applicable to all players regardless of age and gender
This posture transfers to the tackle, ruck, maul and in a vertical plain the lineout, so it is important that all players are coached to adopt good posture in contact

Chapter 8 - The Tackle Game

Back Play - Attack From Scrum - Older Youth

It’s not a matter of going through a strike move repertoire. It is more about specific selection from the repertoire in order to attack identified targets according to the opposition and game situation
Attacking the space between the two teams is paramount and attacking the ball when running a support line will assist the offload and turn defenders

Scrum Factory - 5. TOP Towels & Bands

The use of towels and bands are used to develop front row posture just before engagement when the body weight is forward and balance is important

Back Play from Set Piece - Attack from Scrum

It’s not a matter of going through the strike move repertoire. It is about selecting appropriately from the repertoire according to the opposition and game situation.

Attacking the space between the two teams is paramount and attacking the ball when running support lines will assist the offload and turn defenders.

Scrum Factory - 15. Binding

The bind should be secure as opposed to tight. A secure hand grip will enable the players to react to pressure whereas a tight bind may limit the ability to respond and change position

Step 8 - The Tackle Game

Materiality Clip 9 - Backfoot at Ruck

Sevens - Wheeled Scrums 3

Sevens - Straight Scrums 3

8 v 4 Overload touch

A game for developing advanced understanding of decision making

Advantage Clip 3 - Scrum Advantage

Defence - 9. Widest Players Organise

The widest players are most often best place to assess the threats and have a major role in directing the defence

Materiality Clip 7 - Scrum Management

Materiality Clip 8 - Open Play Kick

Materiality Clip 5 - Scrum Binding

Materiality Clip 4 - On-side Scrum

Interview - Conor O Shea scrum halfs

British Lions - play from scrum with wheel practice

Using the wheel effectively opens up areas of space on the pitch to attack

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.

Lions - Backs options from scrum

Lions 2009 clip on attacking options

Tackling 9 - Revise Tracking and Front Tackling

Lions 09 strike move 8

Developing play through the backs

8. Support - Off the Ground reaction pass

Isolated technical practice

Courtesy of the SRU

9. Support - One Handed power pass

Isolated technical practice

Courtesy of the SRU

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

Advantage Clip 6 - Scrum Advantage

Infringements Clip 7 - Scrum

Defence - 8. Compromise Alignment

The widest defender is often better placed to assess situations

It may be that the discipline of the defence shape needs to be compromised to reduce attacking options

This is often a calculated gamble