
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
Most line breaks are made by support runners, not ball carriers. Teach the angles, depth and timing that get them there.
The isolated ball carrier is rugby's spookiest turnover. Here is the five-step fix, plus drills that rebuild support lines fast.
Tacklers are aiming lower, so carriers who dip late put heads at risk. Teach footwork, a strong early body height and leg drive to win the collision safely.