BAYWIDE MEETING

*Key Learnings*

• The Scrum is built on three key principals which lead to its success (or failure)
  • Shape
  • Balance
  • Connection
• All three can be managed prior to "set". Correct shape, balance and connection will invariably lead to successful scrums.
• Use this language with players during pre-match chat and during the game at scrum time. It will be familiar, and will create consistent messages between referees and players.
• Look for changes in the above - these can be the trigger to making the right call when something goes wrong.

A change to Shape, Balance or Connection could be the cause for a scrum failure.

High standards at setup will often lead to scrum success.

Mike's presentation notes from the session can be viewed here.

Links for reference:

• Video footage of Monday's Baywide Meeting
• Scrum Law
• BOPRU Referees Law Page

Article added: Thursday 15 July 2021