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An effective set piece guarantees possession.
Watch some of the world's best set piece coaches and players including Mike Cron, Jase Ryan, Greg Feek, Richard Pryor, Victor Matfield, Bismarck de Plussis, Ross Filipo Geoff Parling and others to create effective and safe set pieces for all levels of the game including lineouts, scrums, kick offs, exits, and mauls.
Plus we have categorised them by playing level to make it easier for you to find:
- Y – youth
- HS – high school
- A – adult
- All – suitable for all levels
The Rolling Maul Part IBrendon Ratcliffe loves the rolling maul. If forwards are piano shifters, then the rolling maul is the Steinway of rugby.
Mike Cron: The Scrum Setup PreviewMike Cron shows you the key elements to ensuring a strong, safe and balanced scrum set-up.
An interview with Martin CastrogiovanniCastro describes his scrummaging philosophies, his rugby idols and why he wants to share his skills.
Castro Scrum II: Scrum PowerIn this module Castro takes you through his scrum positioning techniques to produce the greatest power. Showing you how to build a stable set-up, work as a cohesive unit and how to make the greatest impact. “With the scrum it’s the small things, a small thing can change a lot.”
Rugby players must learn to jump before they can walkMark Reason examines how influential the restart was at the weekend’s Super 15 and reckons the influence of Aussie Rules has been big in New Zealand rugby.
When Lineouts Go BadA young Sean Fitzpatrick once copped a mouthful of abuse after missing Andy Haden at lineout practise. He soon found out the keys to a good lineout are a lot of hard work and a quick set-up.
Refs and ScrumsMartin Castrogiovanni explains why he thinks refs need to listen to props more.
Martin Castrogiovanni: Scrum I Individual Power Position Trailer“Don’t try to be comfortable, because in the scrum you don’t need to be comfortable.” This is not just a module for front rowers, it’s for all players in the scrum, front, middle and back row. Martin Castrogiovanni one of the most respected scrummagers in rugby takes you through his power position checklist. Sharing with you THE most effective pushing position for every individual in the scrum to generate maximum force.
Richie McCaw: Set Piece Running Lines TrailerWatch one of the worlds best openside flankers, Richie McCaw, show you how to get from set piece to the breakdown as quickly as possibly. It is not about speed or knowing where to go, its about know how to get there efficiently and make the right decisions on what is happening next.
Band of BrothersBrendon Ratcliffe wants to know if your forwards are hard enough to survive the ordeal that he put his Northampton pack through
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