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 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
in Practice plans, Scrums & Lineouts
This simple session develops players’ core strength and scrummaging position by making them control their body shape as they move. Scrummagers work together, so it makes it a co-operative session and not a competitive one. Good for all scrummaging positions. MORE
in Pre-season, Rugby drills, Scrums & Lineouts
Whether it’s in pre-season or you need a boost during the season, use this series of three sessions to ensure you have a strong scrum base. Here are the first two weeks.
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in Email Newsletters, Rugby drills, Scrums & Lineouts
Excellent technique in the scrum often outdoes a larger opposition team. Add to that a cohesive effort and your scrum should deliver clean ball when it matters. MORE
in Practice plans, Scrums & Lineouts
This session helps your players build a “good binding relationship” for the scrum. It can work with all the players. The principles increase the understanding of the types of binding used.
The game situation will challenge all the players because it makes them all have a go in the scrum, though in a safe, non-contested environment. MORE
in Scrums & Lineouts
Stop the maul at the lineout before it starts by focusing on the role of the defending player who is facing the opposition jumper. By Ian Diddams MORE
in Email Newsletters, Scrums & Lineouts
It would be great if all your forwards were at every session. But, because it rarely happens, you need to have set-piece activities that allow you to maximise your time together. We have a vast array of activities that can help you achieve, and it starts with our lineout session builder. Also highlighted below are ways to develop timing and techniques to ensure you win that set piece every time. MORE
in Email Newsletters, Scrums & Lineouts
Good scrum ball is one of the most powerful sources of possession, whether you are trying to score tries or simply clear your lines. MORE
in Rugby drills, Scrums & Lineouts
There's 10-15m for the ball carrier to run before he meets the lineout defence. Both attack and defence need to consider how to cover this space effectively to create or prevent breaks and quick ball. MORE
in Rugby drills, Scrums & Lineouts
Develop your hooker’s ability to strike the ball accurately. With the new laws of the game, they have to strike for the ball and this activity helps create a connection between your 2 and 9. MORE
