How to get picked as scrum half (union)?

Question

Our no. 9 has broken her arm, and we have the biggest match of the year coming up in a few weeks. I really want the position (currently playing winger), I am the right build for it, ball skills are good etc, but have only been playing for 6 months. What else do I need to work on to ensure that I am the one they pick?

Answer 1

As a scrumhalf, you'll be responsible for directing both your forwards and your back line. You should thus now how both operates, the various plays involved with each, and how best to direct them.

It should be you pulling forwards out of a lost ruck/maul on defense. It should be you calling the plays on the back line. You'll most likely be called to do kicks, so work on that. Know the rules of the game; be aware of how penalties work. Learn the way your team works.

Most importantly, express your desire to play scrum. Your coaches aren't just going to guess; it's up to you to let them know.

Answer 2

work on passing off both hands, work on your agility even if you are fast which you most probably are coming from the wing. Be very vocal in training to show the coaches your up to the challenge.Try not to get sucked into the rucks an mauls or pulled into them by the opposition. Try find videos of the Welshman Gareth Edwards.Best scrum half in the world, ever.

Answer 3

You need mainly to communicate to both the forward pack and the back line well, you also need to be an accurate passer of the ball and have good concentration. These are the main skills to focus on.

Answer 4

You need to be a good passer expecially long passes and quite a fast runner

Answer 5

You need to be able to make fast, good decisions according to field position, setup of the other team. If you know the plays and when to call them it will make a major difference. You must make fast choices like throw to the backs, forwards, or setup a punch, but you can not let yourself move to fast and get into a panic. It is good to keep a clear mind on what is happening and forget about what just happened and look two plays ahead. Don't be afraid to take a hit once you have put two hands on that ball. Coming from the wing its going to be very different because you lead the team unlike at the wing you follow and wait for the ball then explode down the line for a try.

Answer 6

have good communication (get them forwards into them rucks n mauls grab and shove them in there if u need to), accurate passes (being able to grab and pass the ball with out taking steps one step off one foot is good and being able to pass both ways is great), good aggression (scoop the ball and run it if needed to but make sure you have support dont run it with out the forwards behind you) and knowledge of your set plays your always the starter of set plays so know your role!!! i been playen rugby since i was 4 and am now 21 so i know a lil bit about the game CHUR CHUR and good luck