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SCRUM60m40mActivity Scrum half pass touchObjective To develop players ability to perform a scrum half pass.Key Factors1. Rear foot close to the back of the ball.2. Front foot slightly open towards target.3. Power hand on back third of ball.4. Ten point contact on ball.5. Low squating position.6. Hands and hips toward target on exit.7. Chase the pass.Equipment RequirementsBalls 1 Bags n/a Area 50m x 40mCones 1 stack Suits n/a Players 12Shields n/a Bibs 6 Time 10-15minsPractice DescriptionPlayers play touch rugby, but every time the player is touched, they put the ball on theground and perform a scrum half pass. The player who makes the touch must standopposite the passing player and wait until the ball is passed, before joining play. If sixtouches are made, or if there is an infringement, the ball is turned over.40m50mSET-UP DIAGRAMTRY LINETRY LINESET-UP DIAGRAMSCORING ZONESCORING ZONEActivity Back row attack (can be used for defence also)Objective Develop No.8’s ability to control the ball at the base of the scrum, pick upthe ball and attack.Key Factors1. No.8 to start in a low scrummage position.2. Keep eyes on ball at all times.3. Control ball with feet - manipulate ball (if possible) to the right hand foot foreasier pick.4. Tap flanker before picking up the ball - lets them know you are about to attack.5. Pick up ball with two hands, in a stable stance.6. Stay low and accelerate away from the scrum.Equipment RequirementsBalls 1 Bags n/a Area 15m x 15mCones 4 Suits 2 Players 16Shields n/a Bibs n/a Time 20minsPractice DescriptionPlayers play touch rugby, but every time there is an offence the game is restarted with twoback rows as per ‘Back row touch’. Three backrow v three backrow - set up max 6m apartand 3m wide. On coach’s call - defenders roll a ball towards the attacking no.8.No.8 controls the ball with feet and manoeuvres it into position ready to be picked up.Coach calls RED, YELLOW or BLUE - No.8 then picks up ball and accelerates towards therelevant cone. Defenders (blue) can defend once the ball is picked up.Attacking flankers link with the No.8 to manipulate the defence and ultimately make aline-break and score.Practice Progression / RegressionsRegress - Reduce the number of defenders - allows the players more space to attackProgress - Challenge the no.8 skills at the base of the scrum by feeding the ball indifferently - grubber kick.Progress- Add in a no.9 for each side.Practice Progression / RegressionsChange the ratio of defenders to attackers to increase or reduce difficulty for the attack.107