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| Role
of the Props |
- To
provide a push
- To
transmit power
- To
provide stability
- To
bind together with hooker
- To
support the hooker
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| Role
of the Hooker |
- To
strike for the ball
- To
bind together with the props
- To
help keep the front row stable
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Players
must have a positive attitude to scrummaging.
- The
hooker should stand just off the mark, bent
at the knees and hips (weight on the balls
of the feet)
- The
loosehead prop should approach the hooker
from behind and bind on the hip area at the
top of the shorts
- The
tighthead prop should also approach the hooker
from behind and bind on the hip area at the
top of the shorts, in a position that allows
for their shoulders to remain square
- Grip
to be full hand, tight and comfortable
- Keep
shoulders, feet and hips square
- Always
keep the spine in line with the touchline
- Feet
should be parallel
Note:
As the players become more comfortable,
the hooker may have his feet slightly forward
of his props.
- Practise
the scrum engagement
initially with only front rows, following
the same sequence of events as for an eight
man scrum. Heads go to the left of the opposition
player. Prior to engagement the front row
must focus on the target area where their
heads and shoulders will make contact with
their oppontents
The
engagement sequence should be managed by
the referee. Note: "Touch" is
an U-19
Law Variation and is not required in
the senior game.
FORMATION
- CROUCH & HOLD - (TOUCH) - ENGAGE
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| POOR
TECHNIQUE |
- Props
bind under the hooker and pull
too tightly, resulting in shoulders
pointing inwards.
- Front
Rows tuck chin onto chest, resulting
in a smaller contact area and
the head pointing downwards or
front row heads too far back
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| POOR
TECHNIQUE |
- Feet
are less than shoulder width apart,
resulting in an unstable pushing
position
- Hooker's
feet are too far forward
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| POOR
TECHNIQUE |
- On
contact, feet reamin underneath
hips, resulting in a bent back
(shoulders go below hips and a
poor pushing position
- Props
don't bind over back with high
elbows, which often resuslts in
props pulling down
- If
players engage from an upright
position they will dip (push)
downwards whiclst making contact
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