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.
in Scrums & Lineouts
In this section, we have a range of tactical to win lineouts, whether in attack or defence. MORE
in Rugby drills, Scrums & Lineouts
Keep your lineout sessions active and purposeful. Avoid having players standing around too long. Start with our lineout session builder which shows you how to work with low numbers, and then if you have more players, build up towards a full team session. MORE
in Scrums & Lineouts
They are lots of moving parts in a lineout and plenty of scope for error because the players are very reliant on each other to perform their roles accurately. First, the players need to understand the language of the lineout, which helps them appreciate why they are focusing on a particular aspect. MORE
in Practice plans, Scrums & Lineouts
Forwards need to get their basic body shapes right before they are ready to move on to more competitive unit work. This session can be used to prepare for unit work and as a whole session for forwards. You can also mix forwards and backs together because the skills are easily transferable (ruck positions for example). MORE
in Scrums & Lineouts, Tips
Nail your lineouts every time with an accurate throw from your hooker. Here are the five key things to make accurate throws the norm rather than the exception. MORE
in Rugby drills, Scrums & Lineouts
Both hookers can challenge for the loose ball from the lineout, especially if it bounces inside the 5m area next to the touchline. Here’s how to make your hooker more alert. MORE
in Rugby drills, Scrums & Lineouts
Improve the accuracy of the throw into the lineout and the communication and timing of thrower and jumper (or jumper and lifters). MORE
in Scrums & Lineouts, Small-sided games
A simple game that integrates the scrum within a competitive context and teaches the huge part scrums play in retaining or regaining possession. MORE
in Rugby drills, Scrums & Lineouts
A bunch of eager but slightly scared young players face their first full scrummage session. Teach them the three steps to scrummaging heaven. MORE
in Attack, Scrums & Lineouts
The 8-9-14 move from a right-hand scrum close to the line is excellent for scoring tries but needs variation depending on the strength of opposition defence. MORE
