Scrum Half advice?

Question

i have been playing rugby for nigh on four years and have always been a forward, mainly a flanker come second row (but i have been known to take over in prop or hook for an injured team-mate) this however is not where my heart lies and i have agreed with my coaches that i will be trialling for scrum half next year, i have the whole summer to work on this and i was wondering if any scrummies out there had some good advice for a stubborn assed fool who won't give up and will do what it takes.

secondly i was curious if it was worth buying one of those extra heavy balls and one of the ones that attaches to your wrists -- do these actually work?

and what are the best ways to communicate with your team from the back of the scrum

thanks in advance

oh and does anyone know if the law restricts u17's player from playing third teams mens

thanks ;)

Answer 1

I to don't know about the law but passing and communicating is a main part of a half back you also have to read the game too. Know when to run, pass ,kick ,keep it in the forwards but as soon as the first five wants the ball get it to him clean.You will also have to communicate with the blindside winger(for your box kick).You move forwards where you want them(in a ruck or mall or out as a runner but make shore they have support).The best way to learn is to watch a game live and watch the halfback and what they do and where they stand at different times of the game.Talk to your coach and ask him who you should take to about the position it is a great position to play.Pratice your passing by putting some tape on the post and passing at the target( get 3 or more balls) your box kick should land within the tram lines (in between the 15 meter and 5 meter on the side of the field)unless going for touch.Get explosive speed to make the gap by tying a rope to a tyre then to yourself and spiriting from the goal line to the 20 meter line make shore it is not to tight. There is so much more but you need someone to guide you and your coach should be able to help you to find someone to help. Good luck

Answer 2

Don't know about all the heavy ball and training stuff, but I do know about the age restrictions. If you are under 18 you are not permitted to play Seniors rugby without the consent of a parent/guardian and after assessment and approval by a Grade 2 (or higher) coach.

You can get the ARU protocol from http://www.rugby.com.au/verve/_resources...

And the disclosure form from

http://fsczone.rugbynet.com.au/verve/_re...

Answer 3

Those heavy balls are good for improving your passing distance yeah.

A good idea to practice your passing accuracy is to draw a circle onto a wall about a couple of foot in diameter and just practice passing into the circle from different angles/distances.

Answer 4

Forward turning scrum half. Hmm. I got lumbered with 2nd row when I started playing. Can understand why you ain't happy with two blokes as earphones. Played flanker for a while and got moaned at cos my primary target was to flatten the opposing scrum/fly half and not push as much. Ended up as Outside Centre or Wing 3/4. which suited cos I could tackle and was fast.  Miffed that the new line out skills don;t have te wingers throwing in to the ballerinas in the middle. 3rd string teams tend to be the beer side. Not sure about legislation these days but you could prbably cream them if they aren't too big. Team communication - shout, it's the only way.

Answer 5

On u17:  It probably depends where you are playing.  Western Force will start James O'Connor this weekend against the Chiefs, and I think he's only 17.  But in the US, I think you need to look at this carefully.  There are not only local union rules, but also aspects of common law that you and your team management should consider.  For example, your team's liability insurance might be put at risk.  (And so might the officials' for permitting it.)

So, is it legal?  That you can determine definitively for your local union.  Is it a good idea?  Mumble, but think it through.  It's not a question of being a wuss and worrying about getting hurt, it's a matter of whether adults, thinking as adults, would consider this a prudent decision.

Mark L.

Answer 6

Don't know about the law.

But we had a prop turned half, and he did the heavy ball and a lot of running. One of the best ways to communicate is to yell under the legs. Being a prop I find it best because it bounces off the ground. Also make sure you have some great ball control, and it might not hurt to work on some kicking if need be

Cheers