This section deals specifically with the role of each player in the scrum loose head. Number one. The role of the loose head is to support the hooker and to provide him with a stable platform to strike the ball. He channels the drive from the left-hand side of the scrum in order to go forward. He also needs to resist pressure from the opposition tight head to prevent his scrum moving backwards. Okay. Number two. The hooker is a key forward often coordinating events at the scrum. The hookers role is to strike for the ball and to propel it towards the back of the scrum in defense the hookah may try to contest possession by striking for the ball or driving against his opponent. tight head number 3 the toid head anchors the scrum ensuring that it is solid and that his hooker is not disrupted by the opposition front row. He channels the drive from the right-hand side of the scrum. The tight head has both shoulders in contact with the opposition. second row block four and five locks or second row as they are sometimes known by the engine room of the scrum. They must work together with their prop to produce an effective drive forward. Blindside flanker number 6 The Blindside flanker has an important role in the scrum working in partnership with lock to drive through the prop. It is necessary that the player understands the importance of their contribution to the drive and their role in ensuring that the prop is able to maintain effective body posture. The player also has a key role in channeling the ball to the rear of the scrum openside flanker number 7. Like The Blindside flanker the open side has an important role in the scrum working with their lock to transmit drive through the prop. It is necessary that the player understands the importance of their contribution to the drive and their role in ensuring that the prop is able to maintain effective body posture. Number eight the number eight plays an important role in controlling the scrum. They contribute to the drive by pushing through both locks. One of their key functions is to control the ball at the base of the scrum.