| Coaching Information : Special Play |
| Week 18 |
| Scrums - This week we look at the correct foot position of the hooker in the scrum. |
| " This is week we look at the foot position of the hooker in the scrum. Sometimes hookers struggle to strike, especially against heavy packs, but with this foot position we are going to show you today, he is more balanced and can reach further towards the ball. " - Jan Oberholzer |
| The foot position of the hooker |
| Note that the non-hooking foot points towards the opening of the scrum. This gives the hooker more balance and a longer strike |
| He now got the reach to easily strike the ball in the opening of the scrum. |
| The strike is completed, but he is still well balanced with a push foot if it is necessary to push. |
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| Video Clip of the Hooker Striking |
| Note: Some top league hookers strike with their outside foot, but that is not recommended for most of the hookers. |
This drill example was taken from Jan Oberholzer's top selling CD-Rom - "80 OF THE BEST COACHING DRILLS" More.... |