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Introducing the skill of 'striking' for the ball.

Hooker against a tackle pad, with the scrum half punting in the ball from the left hand side.

Hooker to push the ball back, with the right leg, around the outside of the left leg.

COACHING POINTS

Once demonstrated striking for the ball and all players understand, let them practice the skill in a fun way.

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Striking the ball (triangle). | Scrum

Striking the ball (triangle).:

Introducing more specific detail in striking for the ball.

Hooker to move their right leg in a triangle motion when striking for the ball.

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1 on 1 scrummage (on feet) | Scrum

1 on 1 scrummage (on feet):

Once players' individual position is correct on the machine, progress to 1 on 1 scrummage on the feet.

Facing each other in a squat position, touch (with hands on each others shoulders), heads to the left, and engage.

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3 on 3 engagement procedure. | Scrum

3 on 3 engagement procedure.:

Front Rows coming together. Each prop touches the opponents upper arm and then pause before the front rows meet.

The sequence should be: "Crouch, bind, set".

Coaches should replicate this call when practising to help players develop their timing and to assist the Referee

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5 person scrum (mini rugby) | Scrum

5 person scrum (mini rugby):

Let the front row bind together first.

Second row binds together between their hips and shoulders, making sure that their hips are tight together.

Second row arms go around the outside of the props, binding onto their hips nice and tight.

Second row then comes off their knees to engage.

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