| Modern Rugby Scrums: The positioning and hit in the modern scrum by utilizing the Total Impact Method. |
| " It is unbelievable to see the hit that is generated by the Total Impact Method in the modern scrum." - Jan Oberholzer |
| We look at the "The positioning and hit in the modern scrum". |
Objective:
To teach coaches the positioning, binding and hit in the modern scrum.
To teach coaches the positioning, binding and hit in the modern scrum.
| Video Clips |
| More on Modern Rugby Unit Skills |
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| This video was made with the help of coaches and players of the Kroonstad High School in March 2010 |
| Remember this is the first time the players in the video are forming the modern scrum and their technique are not 100%. |
The positioning of the frontrow
The binding of the frontrow
| The hooker steps forward to take in his position |
| The frontrow are now ready for the rest of the forwards to join the scrum. |
| The binding is completed and th look up preparing for the hit. Note the wide foot position of the props so that they can get lower and are more balanced. |
| The props take up their position. Note how they join from low body position to get under the arms of the hooker |
| He goes into his position. Note how he is lifting his arms to accommodate his props. |
The front row sets in a
balanced position bent
forward together with spine in
line, head up and slightly
higher the hips. Feet are
nearly square/parallel,
slightly splayed, and wide
enough for a solid base.
balanced position bent
forward together with spine in
line, head up and slightly
higher the hips. Feet are
nearly square/parallel,
slightly splayed, and wide
enough for a solid base.
The setting of the scrum using the Total Impact Method (TIM)
Positioning
Locks take their position in the pack with
feet in position as for the props,
slightly off-set, and slightly splayed. From a
crouched position,the head is placed
between prop and hooker at hip level,
without pushing.
The locks raise their backsides until the
backs are horizontal.
Locks take their position in the pack with
feet in position as for the props,
slightly off-set, and slightly splayed. From a
crouched position,the head is placed
between prop and hooker at hip level,
without pushing.
The locks raise their backsides until the
backs are horizontal.
The hit
Upon the command 'engage,' the Number
8 drives forward with both legs This rapid
1-2 action delivers a forward impulse
against the buttocks of the locks, pushing
them forward against the front row and
initiating TIM hit.
Upon the command 'engage,' the Number
8 drives forward with both legs This rapid
1-2 action delivers a forward impulse
against the buttocks of the locks, pushing
them forward against the front row and
initiating TIM hit.
Simultaneously, the two flankers do the
same, applying a force against the props
same, applying a force against the props
(TIM is the impulse or force created by the forward drive by the locks,
flankers and number 8 on the frontrow to provide the maximum speed
and force in the hit.)
flankers and number 8 on the frontrow to provide the maximum speed
and force in the hit.)
The two locks in response to the forward
force applied by the Number 8 are
pushed forward and with a coordinated
rapid extension of the legs provide a
propulsive force into the already moving
front row, adding to the momentum
initiated by the flankers.
force applied by the Number 8 are
pushed forward and with a coordinated
rapid extension of the legs provide a
propulsive force into the already moving
front row, adding to the momentum
initiated by the flankers.
| Positioning of the locks |
| Positioning of the flanker |
| Positioning of the Number 8 |
The hit in the scrum using the Total Impact Method (TIM)