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Scrums & Lineouts

It is sometimes said that good scrummaging players are born, not made. Although some rugby players are the “right shape” to play in the scrum, the truth is you never stop learning. And with at least 11 factors affecting every one of your lineouts, it’s important you keep working with your forwards to perfect this vital set piece too. Below you’ll find our complete collection of scrum and lineout drills to develop an expert set piece team.

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Go forward from the lineout

Go forward from the lineout

There’s 10-15m for the ball carrier to run before they meet the lineout defence. Both attack and defence need to consider how to cover th...
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The hooker strikes back

The hooker strikes back

This activity will help you develop your hooker’s ability to strike the ball in the scrum since big hits at engagement have been long con...
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Tight-head side power up

Tight-head side power up

Improve the body position of the tight head (right-hand prop or number 3), their lock and flanker to increase the power through the tight...
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Lineout session builder

Lineout session builder

Session builders take you from one player to a unit to work on their skills piece by piece. In this builder, we look at the lineout.
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Scrum session builder

Scrum session builder

Session builders take you from one player to a unit to work on their skills piece by piece. The first in our series looks at the scrum.
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Lineout breakouts

Lineout breakouts

Three exercises to check for technique and put players into ‘stressful’ situations, creating pressure on accuracy from lifters and jumper...
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Up-to-date lineout training

Up-to-date lineout training

Sessions for forwards are still drill-based, not game-based – make it about fun and movement instead. By Lichfield RFC director of rugby ...
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Boost effectiveness of your tight-head prop

Boost effectiveness of your tight-head prop

Size isn’t everything when it comes to a successful pack – technique counts for a lot too, as France’s 2011 World Cup forwards coach Didi...
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 242

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    Solid catch and drive

    Solid catch and drive

    Put players into realistic scenarios to test their skills in the same circumstances they would find in a game. It’s a test for defenders, ...
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    'ROAR' when you maul

    'ROAR' when you maul

    Start your mauls from a lineout with a strong take from the lineout catcher. It is all part of the lion’s ‘ROAR’ and creates great go ...
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    Lifting for kick-offs

    Lifting for kick-offs

    This activity will help improve the movement and co-ordination that is needed for lifting the catcher at the kick-off.
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    Defending the front lineout ball

    Defending the front lineout ball

    Combine speed, accuracy and anticipation to read the opposition’s movements. By Joe Payton, NZ Rugby’s women’s high-performance development ...
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    Ask Dan: Defending better from set pieces

    Ask Dan: Defending better from set pieces

    Coaching problem? Put it to our head coach Dan Cottrell. This time: Defending better from scrums and lineouts.
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    Lightning quick hooking

    Lightning quick hooking

    Scrum-halves and hookers need to be on the same wavelength. The timing of the put-in and strike must be perfect to ensure clean ball at the ...
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    Winning wet lineouts

    Winning wet lineouts

    With a slippery ball, ensure lineouts are secure by getting the jumper into space to meet the throw. A pod of three acts together to beat ...
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    Lineout bumps

    Lineout bumps

    Use this activity as a warm-up before more physical lifting exercises. It works on speed, footwork and efficiency for lineout-pod players.
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    Backwards set piece

    Backwards set piece

    This session looks at simple set-piece recovery strategies, mainly involving one player retaining the ball and staying strong, and team-...
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    Lineout: good and bad

    Lineout: good and bad

    Aims to develop a relationship between the lineout and what happens in the phase afterwards, depending if the lineout works or not.
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    Four-man lineout plays

    Four-man lineout plays

    These give you a great chance to win the ball and attack with support into the opposition midfield. Here are simple options to ensure clean ...
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    Lineout recovery

    Lineout recovery

    Not every lineout take is clean. Use this session to help your players learn how to recover the ball, or chase through onto opposition ball.
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    Lineout imperfection

    Lineout imperfection

    Work on good set-ups and movement, jumping and organisation in your lineout pods. This should mix up roles of your players.
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    Setting your scrum

    Setting your scrum

    A two-week plan to ensure you have a strong scrum base. By IAN DIDDAMS.
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    Back peel at lineouts

    Back peel at lineouts

    A long throw is risky but can pay off if you are able to attack the space behind. By STEVE MOORE, former Wales international lock and ...
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    Intensive lifting pod test

    Intensive lifting pod test

    Place your lifting pods under pressure with this multi-directional lineout exercise. Players must constantly adjust and still be ...

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