Women's - Straight Scrums 3

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

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

Sevens - Straight Scrums 3

Women's - Straight Scrums 4

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 3

Step 5 - Introducing the 3 v 3 Scrum

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

Men's - Straight Scrums 1

An example of a straight scrum.

Lions - 3&5 man scrum practice

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

Men's - Straight Scrums 2

An example of a straight scrum

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Women's - Patterns of Play 3

Women's - Patterns of Play 3

Step 3 - Introducing the 1 v 1 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

Junior - Straight Scrums

Junior Scrums

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 3

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

Lions 09 - 3-man Scrum Practice

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

Women's - Collapsed Scrums 1

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 4

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 2

Sevens - Wheeled Scrums 3

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 1

Women's - Accurate clearing of players 3

Women's - Collapsed Scrums 2

Women's - Offloads 3

Materiality Clip 3 - Scrum Binding

Women's - Ref rewarding penalty at scrum

Advantage Clip 3 - Scrum Advantage

Women's - Turnovers and move the ball 3

Sevens - Straight Scrums 4

Women's - 2 v 3 2

Women'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

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

3. Half Back Play Continued

A scrum half needs good vision, speed and awareness, quick hands and lightning reactions. The scrum half is the key link between the forwards and the back line. A good scrum half will know how to vary the play and take advantage of any opportunity that the opposition may offer
The fly half is the heart beat of the side and should be a key influence on the way the team plays the game. Almost every attack will go through the fly half, so they need to develop tactical awareness, accurate passing, kicking accuracy, vision, leadership and resilience

Scrum Factory - 9. Scrum Positions

The role of each position

Attacking in waves of 3

The ability to realign quickly is important to developing the back play and counter attacking. Coaches can vary the numbers and timing of the first pass to make this exercise easier or more demanding. Key factors : Run straight - Comunicate early - Uniform distance and depth - Catch & pass in one movement - Hips straight - Hands & armes across the body - Realign quickly - Aerobic fitness

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

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 - Full Lineout 3

Accurate skills are the key to lineouts in seven's, a combination of movement, lifting and throw combine to make an effective restart for the attacking team. The shape of the attacking side is pre planned to create a mis - match with a faster player v a slower one. key factors : Pre call the move - Fast feet - Strong core for jumper - Support from both players to lift the jumper - Jumper to jump - Accurate throw - Support he jumper to the ground - Offload pass to scrum half

3-man lifting practice with pads

Progress lifting practises with more movement as is required in matches. The coach can alter things to make the exercise easier or more demanding. Key factors : Communication - Fast feet - Straight back - Squat / bend the knee's - Lock out arms

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

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

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.

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.

Scrum - New Drills & Progressions

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

Quins Defence - Tackling in units 3 v 3

This exercise is part of a tackle technique progression and pitches 3 attackers v 3 defenders. As in match play the attacking players will present different challenges to the defenders. The coaches can choose to alter the conditions to put more or less pressure on the players

Women's - Hold them up tackle (Ireland style)

Women's - Hold them up tackle (Ireland style)

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

3. Ruck Touch

Sevens - Patterns of Play 3

Working in units and working through phases is crucial to modern day sevens and in this clip the White team show great technique and patience to work their way up the field to score. Key factors : Ball retention - Communication - Work in units - Accurate passing - Patience - Stamina

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

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

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

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

Passing 4 v 3 reset

A progression from 2 v 1 , 3 v 2 to 4 v 3

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.

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

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

Conor O Shea discuss the profile of scrum half

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

Step 4 - Introducing the 2 v 2 Scrum

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

Women's - Clips of coaches

Women's - Clips of coaches

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1

Women's - Injured players and medics

Women's - Injured players and medics

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2

Women's - High Tackle

Women's - High Tackle

Women's - Wrap Tackle

Women's - Wrap Tackle

Scrum-half Passing Exercises

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

Women's - Good leg drive

Women's - Good leg drive

Women's - Turnovers and move the ball 1

Women's - Turnovers and move the ball

Women's - Strike Moves 1

Women's - Strike Moves 1

Women's - Lineout catch & maul / drive

Women's - Lineout catch & maul / drive

Women's - Counter attack plays 1

Women's - Counter attack plays

Women's - Exiting the 22m 1

Women's - Exiting the 22m 1

Women's - Lineout mail good defence

Women's - Lineout mail good defence

Women's - 2 v 1

Women's - 2 v 1

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.

Attacking progression's 4 v 3

A progression from 3 v 2s, this drill is closer to a game situation, where there are more decisions for the attacking players to make. The gaps could appear in a variety of locations and they have several passing /running options. With 4 attacking players, you may wish to utilise your basic strike moves.

Women's - Short restarts

Women's - Short restarts

Women's - Standard restart with good catch

Women's - Standard restart with good catch

Women's - Classic Tackle

Women's - Classic Tackle

Performance Analysis - Scrum 8 use

Performance Analysis - Scrum 8 use

Richard Wigglesworth - Scrum Half Tips

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

Men's - Strike Moves 3

Men's - Strike Moves 3

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 3

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 3

Men's - Collapsed Scrums 2

An example of a collapsed scrum

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 4

An example of a wheeled scrum

Scrum Factory - 14. Sub Unit Engagement

Using the triangles to coach an effective scrum

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 2

An example of a wheeled scrum

Men's - Exiting the 22m 3

Men's - Exiting the 22m 3

Richard Wigglesworth - Scrum Half Tips

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

Women's - Offload for continuity

Women's - Offload for continuity