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Scrum Factory 1: Primers

Primers get the body ready for the main work. Do them before every scrum session. Pick a few from each group.

Legs

Coaching tip: Watch how Grant asks the player, and the group, if it’s OK to touch them. Simple, respectful, and it puts everyone at ease.

Neck

The neck is the part of the body we warm up and strengthen least. Start every session here. For more, see Neck strengthening exercises.

Neck activities

A neck primer players can do on their own.

Neck activity with a partner

A partner can help when warming up the neck.

Neck warm-up

Strengthens and warms up the neck before any rugby activity.

Core

Crawls

Keep the hips lower than the shoulders. Warms up the core, legs and arms.

Plank with legs

Core and glutes.

One arm Superman

Core strength.

Two ball press

Body awareness, with a harder extension.

Isometric hold

Do it on your own or with a mate coaching. Outside or against a wall.

Scrum Factory: Start here

  1. Primers (this page)
  2. Strong and safe body position
  3. Building a front row
  4. Coaching the Scrum Factory