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The Scrum >> 2nd Row Binding
Inexperienced players

The second rows bind around each other strongly with the inside arm, and around the hips of the props.

 

During the formation stage they have their inside knee touching the ground, with hips together and both knees flexed.
Experienced players

The second rows bind around each other strongly with the inside arm and through the prop's legs, with the binding as close to their own ear as possible, with the elbows up and gripping the prop's shorts, not shirts. During the formation stage they have their inside knee touching the ground, with both knees flexed.

Common Errors

POOR TECHNIQUE
POOR TECHNIQUE
POOR TECHNIQUE
  • Second row's shoulders are below their hips resulting in a downward push
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