Middle Scrum
1. hooker always follow the ball
2. flyhalf join line quickly to the right
3. 2 props quickly out the scrum and straight ahead to join defensee line
4. scrumhalf put pressure on opposite number and if possible to catch her with ball go for it but its important to stay on your feet if you dont get the ball and as soon as opposite number gets the ball away move quickly to get into sweeper position
5.get width and connected as quickly as possible in the line
6. outside defender hang slightly
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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