Strengthen the player's core and chest muscles in preparation for scrummaging.

Get a front row seat and watch New Zealand scrum guru Mike Cron - “The Scrum Doctor” - in action coaching teenage players at a high school scrum clinic. Mike’s imparts his world class front row knowledge in a clear and easy to follow scrum warm up activity. This drill is one of many you can use to develop the body awareness and core stability required for optimal scrummaging.

Level: High School & Above

Categories: Scrums

Coaching Points:
00:1:04.000 - The Cat must maintain good strong scrummaging body position
00:1:28.000 - Feet and hands at the same width


Instructions:
#1. Set up with 2 players.
#2. 1 player sets up on all fours in a cat like position (the Cat).
#3. On go the other player pushes him to the side
#4. The ‘Cat’ immediately springs back exactly to the same spot.
#5. The other player continues this for approximately 30 seconds.
#6. Rotate positions.


Contributors:
#1. Mike Cron
- Internationally renowned “Scrum Doctor”
New Zealand scrum guru Mike Cron needs no introduction. Mike’s world class front row and forward play expertise is in heavy demand around rugby circles. His innovative approach and application of biomechanics without question leads the way in the development of international forward play.