Warm up drill to 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 forward play knowledge in a clear and easy to follow scrum warm up activity. This drill is one of many you can use to develop the strength, balance and core stability required for good scrummaging.

Level: High School & Above

Categories: Scrums

Coaching Points:
00:0:26.000 - Use footwork and a strong core to keep balance


Instructions:
#1. Set up with 2 players standing facing each other.
#2. Each player grabs the other by the opposite collar and places the other hand on the biceps.
#3. On the call of 'Go' each player tries and throws the other player to the ground
#4. Complete 3 sets of 30 second duration


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.