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Scrum Setup – The Current Approach

Laying the right foundations is crucial for scrum success.

In this 4-part series, filmed at the US National Rugby Summit, former All Blacks and Ireland scrum coach — and current Blues Forwards Coach — Greg Feek (Feeky) shares his expert insights into building a dominant and safe scrum.

Feeky starts with the front row and works back through the pack, making the series suitable for both male and female players across multiple levels.

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

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Part 1. The Brace

Level: High School, Senior

Brace a ‘feel’ tension that will flow on through the scrum. Greg Feek starts his scrum series with building a front row ‘brace’. Greg focuses on helping coaches and players understand and ‘feel’ what a strong brace is and its importance to the a stable and effective scrum.

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Part 2. Getting Stable and Connected

Level: High School, Senior

Braced, stable and connected is Blues assistant coach and ex All Blacks and Ireland forwards coach Greg Feek’s aim in part 2 of his Scrum Setup series. Once connected, look for equal height and balance.

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Part 3. Actions on Bind to Maintain Stability

Level: High School, Senior

at 12 O’clock the knee and hip are aligned! One of the key front row actions when binding in the scrum. Greg Feek engages his scrum and looks at key elements to keep it stable, tight and connected on the bind.

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Part 4. Adding the Power from the Back 5

Level: High School, Senior