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.
Revisiting the finer techniques can help to build the overall strength of your set piece, and your attack.
Before even getting to the scrum machine, you can develop your players strength through their body position.
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 Northampton saints scrum coach discuses the new scrum laws and specifically the role of the hooker. The hookers then try out striking for the ball and build the scrum
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
A strong core is essential in rugby, particularly for the forwards in the scrum. Here is an example of an exercise using a swiss ball, alternatively you can use any moveable object to replace the swiss ball
RugbyCoaching.tv uses cookies
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
