Attack, Catch and Pass

Scrum Half Play

No 9, scrum half, half back depending on which country you are in!

We have collected videos from our presenting scrum halves – Sam Cordingly, Piri Weepu, Nico Miranda and Tawera Kerr Barlow (TKB) and put them into one series covering, no 9 running lines, the catch and pass and kicking aspects of the no 9’s game.

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Age Grades: Colts-U18, Girls-U16, Girls-U18, Senior, U15, U16

Attack, Catch and Pass

Sam Cordingley

Piri Weepu

Nicolas Fernandez Miranda

Tawera Kerr Barlow

Sam Cordingley

Piri Weepu

Nicolas Fernandez Miranda

Tawera Kerr Barlow

Series Videos

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Part 1. Running Lines off 9

The Attack times their movement off 9 not the other way round. Sam highlights in his 1st No 9 based Attack session filmed during St Joseph’s, Nudgee College’s YRCF.

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Part 2. Delivery from the Base of the Scrum

Scrum under pressure is no excuse for poor service. Sam provides some tips on ensuring quality ball from the base of the scrum. Even with the luxury of the new laws, good habits and staying connected with the No 8 is important.

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Part 3. No 9 – Approach to the Pass

Sam talks about the approach to halfback passing from the base. Often a forgotten element but if you can perfect this your passing it can become lightening quick.

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Part 4. No 9 – Walk Through

Sam walks through various on field situations with Ben Herring explaining what a No 9 should be thinking and considering in each situation.

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Part 5. Preparing the Scrum Half for all Types of Passes

Off the deck, off the top, when running at defenders. Are just some of the types of passes Nico has his scrum halves delivering during his Scrum Halves Passing training session. As Nico highlights the scrum halves must be competent at, and with speed, accuracy and distance. Note: the ‘buddy’ skills approach to the training session with all the club’s scrum halves together for the session and sharing ideas.

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Part 6. No 9 Pass Technique and Bio-mechanics

We catch up with Piri during an IRANZ camp where he is spending time with the young No 9s both inside the classroom and on the pitch. This session has Piri on the pitch providing insights and drills to improve the No 9 skills and understanding.

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Part 7. No 9 Half Back Pass off the Ground

TKB explains the key points and demonstrates the No 9 pass off the ground.

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Part 8. Half Back Pass from a Standing Position

In part 2 of his series, TKB explains his techniques to pass the ball from a standing start.