Play from Scurm - 8 to 9 going left 1st Phase Scenario 1; 8 packs normally ball away to right foot of 8 as there is pressure on the scrum, the backs split as shown in diagram and the tight-head attempts to step up to take the scrum slighty anit-clockwise. 10 takes a dummy run to the open side (right), hopefully taking the opposing 10 with him. 8 pass the ball to 9 - 9 go foward swith on inside with 11. 1st Phase Scenario 2; 8 packs normally scrum is steady and no pressure, the backs split as shown in diagram and the tight-head attempts to step up to take the scrum slighty anit-clockwise. 10 takes a dummy run to the open side (right), hopefully taking the opposing 10 with him. 8 flicks/pops the ball to 9 - 9 go foward swith on inside with 11.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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