A scrum is a way to restart play after a minor infringement (like a knock-on or forward pass). It involves the forwards from both teams binding together and pushing against each other to compete for possession of the ball.
The ref will call a scrum, and players from each team will set up
(the amount of players involved changes between 7s and 15s rugby).
Crouch - The players link with their teammates and crouch in towards the opposing team's players.
Bind - The players from either team interlock heads, but do not start pushing against eachother yet.
Set - The players begin pushing against each other, and the scrum half throws the ball along the ground
in between the two teams. The hooker from either team uses their legs and feet to "hook" the ball back
towards their side.
In summary, when the ref calls a scrum the forwards line up and link to their teammates. The ref will call a cadence: crouch, bind, set (which is detailed above) and play continues once the ball leaves the scrum.
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Watch the video below to learn more about the technique of scrums: