Rugby

How to train the scrum half

by Paul Griffen

10 lessons | 1 hour | 98

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The role of the scrum midfielder in rugby is fundamental in the economy of a team, the performance of 15 players depends on his transmission of passes, on the pace he can give, on his ability to play on the foot, on the choices of play in attack and defense. With Paul Griffen, we are going to analyze all aspects of the role, focusing on some types of specific training. An extremely practical field course with Paul Griffen to discover details you didn't know existed.

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Introduction of key concepts

Let's analyze the key points of the role of the scrum midfielder: Executing the gesture, commanding teammates, communicating with scrum and three-quarters, managing every situation, seeing spaces, playing choices, anticipating situations, working hard and running.

Rhythm management

When to increase the pace and when to slow it down, game and energy management with the pack. We will see a series of individual technique exercises with particular attention to specific detail, which sometimes makes the difference in obtaining the final result.

The types of passage

When and how to use a push pass and a spin pass, whether from above or from the ground, from a fastball or a slow one. We will be in the field with Paul Griffen to see the execution of some specific exercises.

The passage from the ground

The details and characteristics of the ground passage. We will see how crucial the position of the hands on the ball is for its optimal release. Paul will explain to us through some exercises how we can improve this ability in our players.

Passage from a clean and dirty meeting point

Now let's see the transition from a clean and dirty meeting point (fast and slow ball). We will focus on the position of the feet and the grip of the ball for optimal execution. Finally, in the practical proposal, we will see how much the use of some simple “tools” that are easily available can help us in structuring our children's training.

The transition from conquest phases: closed fray

Let's analyze the transition from conquest phases, specifically the passage from a closed melee. Let's see through different details the collection with and without pressure, the position of the feet and that of the hands.

Transition from phases of conquest: transition from touch

Let's look at the variables and approach to moving from a high ball or a low ball in this specific phase of the game. Here, too, we find several extremely practical and concrete exercises aimed at optimizing this type of step.

Soccer from the base: soccer da ruck or 'from the box'

Let's analyze soccer from the base, specifically soccer from ruck or “from the box” (ball to the ground). The importance of the position of the support foot in synergy with the movement of the arms in the starting phase will determine the success of our soccer or not. How to hit the ball when the soccer needs to be recovered and how to organize the wall players?

Soccer from the base: soccer from Maul

In this lesson, we will talk about soccer from Maul (high ball). For this game situation we will see the preparation, the position of hands and arms, the evaluation of the spaces and finally the stability. First with a theoretical part and then move on to the practical part to fully understand the fundamental concepts.

Conclusion

Conclusion of training on the field with Paul Griffen. Some extra tips from former number 9 Azzurro to become a much more competitive scrum half.

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