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What are the key performance indicators for a lock ?

What are a lock's key performance indicators during a game ?

Greg,

I hope it is warmer there in Australia than here in England!

Here are key positional criteria for a lock from which you can draw performance indicators:

Technical

  • Catch with soft hands and be sympathetic when delivering the ball
  • Drive the front row into engagement and maintain forward pressure

Tactical

  • Move to create space and outmanoeuvre opponents in lineouts
  • Contribute appropriately in achieving the wheel when necessary
  • In attack, understand role in open play as a ball carrier, support player or decoy
  • In defence, be aware of role in team's defensive strategy

Mental

  • Relish the mental challenge of being part of a dominant scrum

Physical

  • Be aggressive with use of arms and hands to claim the ball
  • Maintain a powerful driving position in the scrum
  • Explosive jumping ability from a standing start

I hope this helps you

Simon

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