Men's - Straight Scrums 2

An example of a straight scrum

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Men's - Straight Scrums 1

An example of a straight scrum.

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

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

Men's - Collapsed Scrums 2

An example of a collapsed scrum

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 2

An example of a wheeled scrum

Men's - Ref awarding penalty at scrum 2

Men's - 2 v 1

A good example of phase play to create a 2 v 1 attacking platform. The initial deep pass then creates an overlap and the defender drifts to allow the attacker to run through easily.

Key factors : Quick ball at breakdown - Straight lines of running - Deep pass - straight lines of running again - Loud communication

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Men's - Offloads 2

A counter attack invlving moving the ball wide quickly, then attack defenders with support runners and finally a 2 v 1 to score in the corner. Key factors : Strong communication - Wide spin passes - Attacking the space around defenders - Support the ball carrier from behind - Offload with two hands - straight running - Flat pass

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

Step 4 - Introducing the 2 v 2 Scrum

Men's - 3 v 2 2

Men's - Standard restart with good catch 2

Men's - Standard restart with good catch 2

Men's - Offloads for Continuity 2

Men's - Offloads for Continuity 2

Men's - Exiting the 22m 2

Men's - Exiting the 22m 2

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 2

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 2

Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 2

Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 2

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

Junior - Straight Scrums

Junior Scrums

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 4

An example of a wheeled scrum

British Lions - scrum practice 2

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

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

Level 2 - Scrum Warm up Activities

This clip shows some appropriate warm up activities for the scrum

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 3

An example of a wheeled scrum

Men's - 3 v 2 1

A passage of play that shows how to attack with more attackers than defenders, a 3 v 2. The winger shows that strong running and determination can break tackles. Click on the practises in this section for coaching ideas

Sevens - Straight Scrums 3

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

Junior - Wheeled Scrums 2

Men's - Full lineout 2

A 5 man lineout where all the players are spread evenly apart, all players can lift and jump so the focus is on speed and accuracy. Key factors : Even spread of players - Communication - Quick jump - Accuate lifting - Accurate throw in

Men's - Short Lineout 2

An example of a shortened lineout

Men's - Ball off the top from lineout 2

An example of playing the ball from the top of a lineout

Men's - Strike Moves 2

Men's - Classic tackle 2

Men's - Wrap Tackle 2

Men's - Incorrect Tackle 2

Men's - Lineout catch & maul drive 2

An example of setting up a maul after a catch and drive at a lineout

Level 2 - Scrum Engagement

Men's - Leg Drive 2

Men's - Ref awarding penalty at scrum 1

Men's - Collapsed Scrums 1

Men's - Clips of Coaches 2

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 1

Men's - Injured players and medics 2

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.

Women's - Straight Scrums 3

Women's - Straight Scrums 4

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 2

Women's - Collapsed Scrums 2

Men's - Turnover and move the ball 2

Strong defence and a turnover allows two quick passes, (One long pass), and then attack the defence. The two passes have changed the channel of attack by 30 metres.

Key factors : Tackle and stay on your feet - Long quick pass / spin pass - Communicate loudly - Support the ball carrier on his shoulder

Sevens - Ref awarding penalty at scrum 2

Sevens - Wheeled Scrums 2

Sevens - Straight Scrums 4

Men's - Patterns of play 2

Men's - Accurate clearing of players 2

Men's - High Tackle 2

Junior - Collapsed Scrums 2

Men's - Patterns of play 1

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

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

Sevens - 2 v 1

Seven's is about creating chances and then taking them. In this clip the Blue team take the ball up the middle of the pitch to draw in defenders, after recycling the ball they have a 2 v 1 opportunity, a straight line of running and a flat wide pass creates the try. Key factors : Call early - Run straight - Wide spin pass - Catch and swerve to score

Men's - Strike Moves 4

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

5v5 Semi-contact (2)

The sides are now even and the players can tackle, but not attempt to steal the ball. Again, the defence must retreat 5m, giving the attackers opportunities.

Quins Defence - 2 v 2 tackling

A progression from the 1 v 1 drill this exercise adds extra players to make the decision making process more realistic. The coaches can vary the delivery of the ball and the width of the area to put different conditions to the players

Scrum tips for Props

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

Sevens - Strike Moves 2

Players can strike from any location on the pitch, in this clip the Red team relax thinking they have the attackers behind their own posts, however a strong scrum, good pass and great step create the gap to go through, the next 95 metres is all about speed and fitnes. Key factors : Space beetween attackers - Good pass - Side step - Speed - Stamina

3 v 2 How to Fix Defenders

Running straight & fixing defenders is a skill that all players must learn and learn at an early age. The top players regularly practise this skill to maintain accuracy. This is the building block to scoring tries

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.

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

11. 6 v 2 v 2 v 2

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

6 v 2 v 2 v 2 v 3

Developing the skills into decision making down a channel

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

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.

Passing - 3 v 2 Live Defenders

Gradually progress from 2 static defenders, to 3 v 2 roaming defenders. The first two players must draw their defenders before giving the pass.

Scrum - New Drills & Progressions

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

Junior - 2 v 1 2

Junior - 2 v 1 2

Scrum Factory - 9. Scrum Positions

The role of each position

Men's - Turnover and move the ball 1

Men's - Turnover and move the ball

Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 1

Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 1

Sevens - Full Lineout 2

Sevens - Full Lineout 2

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

Sevens - 2 v 1 2

Chapter 2 - Introducing Competition for the Ball

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 2

Step 2 - Introducing Competition for the Ball

Women's - 2 v 3 2

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

Junior - 3 v 2 2

2. Any Direction Touch

Good Practice - Segment 2

2-man Tackle and Decision-making

This practice develops communication in a three v three game format

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

Scrum Factory - 13. Key Triangle Explanation

Building the scrum in triangles

Scrum Factory - 8. Individual Technique

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

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

Conor O Shea disucsses what a scrum half is responsible for

3 v 2 in Channel

A development of the 2 v 1 and 3 v1 drills, the attackers now must beat 2 defenders. This requires more decision-making ability as the movements of the defenders could change every time. Players must communicate as well as continue to perform their handling and running skills.

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