The props role in open play varies to their skill set. In attack they can be used as a ball carrier to break the gainline. Also they can be used to secure and clear out attacking rucks & as a 1st receiver for pick & go's. In defence they will usually defend at the side of the ruck ready to stop any attacks close to the ruck. Lineouts and restarts they will usually be the lifters, however their specifics depend on their skills and ability
When setting feet should be apart and with one foot (left or right depending if you are loose or tight) slightly forward...This give great stability and helps stop collapsing especially tipping where top of head hits ground which is far more common with parallel feet.
Thanks for your comments Jeff. There is a train of thought that says if TH has his right foot slightly ahead of his left, that can put him off balance and leave him in a poor pushing position after the engage unless he readjusts his feet. Different things work for different players, with this clip we are showing one specific technique.
Best advice I can give you is to pick a top class prop and watch them throughout the game. They need to be quick to the breakdown, effective in defence and offer themselves as an option in attack. They will run decoy lines in attack and draw defenders in defence. They also need to be strong and effective in the scrum and lineout. Playing prop demands a huge ammount of strength and fitness, the scrum is their bread and butter but it's only a small part of their overall game
What does "shoulders with the pot" means? Never heard this before. I'm translating it to portuguese, and I have no idea what does that means. Thank you in advance.
I play flanker but occasionally fill in as a prop. I have long legs so standing low is a problem for me. Is it an issue if I place my feet wider than my shoulders?
Hi, that can be an issue but you need to work hard at lowering your hips so you can get into a low pre-engage position. Placing your feet wider apart has a series on knock on effects. 1. Your inside foot may obstruct the hooker who will be striking for the ball 2. Your pushing position is compromised, your body is out of alignment 3. You cannot get full power because your pelvis is too open and the ligaments around it are under a lot of pressure 4. The knee ligaments are under too much strain and you run the risk of injury 5. Your lock does not have a stable platform to push against This is not a complete list but you get the idea. You would be better training to lower your position by dropping your hips, this will allow you to get into a good pushing position and achieve full power delivery. Hope this helps
As a former international prop I totally disagree with what is shown in this video. The prop is falling into the machine and has no core stability as a result if he did the same against opposition it is likely that the scrum would collapse and the players would be at risk of injury.
Jeff, the video clip is about feet position, not engagement or core stability, there are other clips addressing those areas of the scrum. What part about FEET POSITION do you disagree with?
The props role in open play varies to their skill set. In attack they can be used as a ball carrier to break the gainline. Also they can be used to secure and clear out attacking rucks & as a 1st receiver for pick & go's. In defence they will usually defend at the side of the ruck ready to stop any attacks close to the ruck. Lineouts and restarts they will usually be the lifters, however their specifics depend on their skills and ability
When setting feet should be apart and with one foot (left or right depending if you are loose or tight) slightly forward...This give great stability and helps stop collapsing especially tipping where top of head hits ground which is far more common with parallel feet.
Thanks for your comments Jeff. There is a train of thought that says if TH has his right foot slightly ahead of his left, that can put him off balance and leave him in a poor pushing position after the engage unless he readjusts his feet. Different things work for different players, with this clip we are showing one specific technique.
Best advice I can give you is to pick a top class prop and watch them throughout the game. They need to be quick to the breakdown, effective in defence and offer themselves as an option in attack. They will run decoy lines in attack and draw defenders in defence. They also need to be strong and effective in the scrum and lineout. Playing prop demands a huge ammount of strength and fitness, the scrum is their bread and butter but it's only a small part of their overall game
Hi there, it's Kempo's south african accent that is throwing you. He says "Feet should be shoulder width apart"
Thank you! If you wish, I can send you the time stamped subtitle to be added to the video.
im new to rugby if ur not playing at scrum what are u supposed to do as a prop?
What does "shoulders with the pot" means? Never heard this before. I'm translating it to portuguese, and I have no idea what does that means. Thank you in advance.
I play flanker but occasionally fill in as a prop. I have long legs so standing low is a problem for me. Is it an issue if I place my feet wider than my shoulders?
Hi, that can be an issue but you need to work hard at lowering your hips so you can get into a low pre-engage position. Placing your feet wider apart has a series on knock on effects.
1. Your inside foot may obstruct the hooker who will be striking for the ball
2. Your pushing position is compromised, your body is out of alignment
3. You cannot get full power because your pelvis is too open and the ligaments around it are under a lot of pressure
4. The knee ligaments are under too much strain and you run the risk of injury
5. Your lock does not have a stable platform to push against
This is not a complete list but you get the idea. You would be better training to lower your position by dropping your hips, this will allow you to get into a good pushing position and achieve full power delivery. Hope this helps
gracias por subir el video ... saludo de pilar !
his back is lower than his hips wich ain't allowed
As a former international prop I totally disagree with what is shown in this video.
The prop is falling into the machine and has no core stability as a result if he did the same against opposition it is likely that the scrum would collapse and the players would be at risk of injury.
Jeff, the video clip is about feet position, not engagement or core stability, there are other clips addressing those areas of the scrum. What part about FEET POSITION do you disagree with?