Rugby Set Piece

Scrum Technique — Pod Work

Forwards practise binding, body position, and driving mechanics in the scrum.

25 minDuration
8 playersGroup size
AdvancedDifficulty
Scrum zoneSpace needed
Scrum machine or padsEquipment

Setup

Pods of 3 (prop-hooker-prop) against scrum machine. Progress to full 8.

Instructions

  1. Bind early and tightly — shirt grab behind armpit.
  2. Crouch-bind-set sequence in match timing.
  3. Drive through the machine for 5 seconds.
  4. Reset and repeat. 6 sets per pod.

Coaching Points

✓ Flat back — no arching or dipping.
✓ Hips drive up and through, not forward.
✓ Bind tight — loose bind = weak scrum.

Progressions

→ Full 8-man scrum.
→ Add a ball and channel it for the scrum half.
→ Compete — attacking vs defending scrum.

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