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<blockquote data-quote="Vieux Talonneur" data-source="post: 796997" data-attributes="member: 73144"><p>Was this a one-off or is it happening regularly? If the former, don't fret, its just part of the learning curve - we've all had wings from time to time. If the latter it feels like more of a technique problem - you certainly need to tell your team mates if their binds don't feel right (that's generally pretty obvious), but I'd start closer to home. </p><p></p><p>It's quite easy for a naughty loose head to find an angle and drive up and across. That's prop on prop and you simply have to work out your own way of handling it - if you don't like the feel of the engagement then you need to wrestle to a position that suits you - don't be passive. </p><p></p><p>You say you're quite light - are you also tall? Its easier for a squat prop to lift a long levered one than the other way round (simple mechanics apparently, although I wouldn't put too much store by my O level physics....). Anyway, that's my experience.</p><p></p><p>Also you say you're strong, but where? Flashy pecs and biceps are great, but pretty useless in scrummaging where much of the power originates from the big muscles in the legs and back.</p><p></p><p>Good luck in figuring it out!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vieux Talonneur, post: 796997, member: 73144"] Was this a one-off or is it happening regularly? If the former, don't fret, its just part of the learning curve - we've all had wings from time to time. If the latter it feels like more of a technique problem - you certainly need to tell your team mates if their binds don't feel right (that's generally pretty obvious), but I'd start closer to home. It's quite easy for a naughty loose head to find an angle and drive up and across. That's prop on prop and you simply have to work out your own way of handling it - if you don't like the feel of the engagement then you need to wrestle to a position that suits you - don't be passive. You say you're quite light - are you also tall? Its easier for a squat prop to lift a long levered one than the other way round (simple mechanics apparently, although I wouldn't put too much store by my O level physics....). Anyway, that's my experience. Also you say you're strong, but where? Flashy pecs and biceps are great, but pretty useless in scrummaging where much of the power originates from the big muscles in the legs and back. Good luck in figuring it out! [/QUOTE]
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