Ensure that players:-
Bind correctly.
Keep the scrum square.
Keep correct body position.
Hooker to strike for the ball - signal the scrum half
Hook ball back with right foot between left hand props legs.
Both sides remain static and do not contest the ball.
Ensure crouch, bind and set.
Heads must always be above hips.
Swap players around each position.
Only use in a game when everyone is confident.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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