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Tips on scrumming stance for Props and Locks/2nd rows to avoid back pains?

Tips on scrumming stance for Props and Locks/2nd rows

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Simon JonesCoach, England

Fionn

If you see the attached video from our "Drills" section it gives a very good visual of the basic "scrum position" which should be used by all players whenever going into contact.

For instance, when guarding the ball in a ruck situation this position is the strongest one to adopt.

The key points are:

Eyes open, head up, chin off chest
Rounded shoulders, braced for impact
Legs apart, in squat position, bent at knee
Straight back, weight on balls of the feet to allow for quick reaction

I hope this helps you

Simon

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Some older players giving a technically correct demonstration.

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Some older players giving a technically correct demonstration.

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