Challenge core activation and stability in a scrummaging position.

Crusaders scrum coach Dave Hewett explains and demonstrates a simple stability drill using Canterbury Rugby Players. This drill helps reinforce correct body position and core strength in a safe but effective manner. This drill should be practiced by all members of the scrum and can be practices by players from high school age and up.

Level: High School & Above

Categories: Scrums

Coaching Points:
00:0:30.000 - Get into a good scrummaging position
00:0:32.000 - Add pressure at opposing angles to the players They maintain solid scrimmaging technique
00:0:39.000 - Players must have correct binding


Common Faults:
#1. Hips lower than shoulders
#2. Should lower than hips
#3. Beginners- left hand on the ground for each player


Instructions:
#1. Two players start in a one on one scrummaging position.
#2. On the command from the coach they attempt to stay up in the set scrum position.
#3. The coach then provides gentle force from different directions attempting to simulate what happens at scrum time
#4. The players should attempt to do this for about 20 seconds 2-3 times.


Contributors:
#1. Dave Hewett
- Former All Black and Crusaders prop, Current Crusaders Assistant Coach
Hugely respected up and coming forward specialist Hewett played 22 Tests for New Zealand and 71 Super Rugby games at prop for the Crusaders. A product of the winning Crusaders environment Dave’s technical scrum ability and communication style has seen him rise rapidly through the ranks taking up a role as Crusaders Assistant Coach in 2010.