Rugby term
Set piece
Definition
A structured phase of play used to restart the game, primarily the scrum and the lineout.
Related laws
Law 18Touch, Quick Throw-in and LineoutCovers when the ball is in touch, how to take a quick throw-in, and all lineout rules including formation, throw-in, offside, and lifting.Law 19ScrumA scrum is a set piece where 8 forwards from each team bind together and contest for the ball. It is used to restart play after minor infringements. The engagement sequence is: crouch, bind, set.
Related terms
BindingBinding means gripping a team-mate or an opponent firmly with the arm so that players stay connected, and it is required at scrums and rucks.CrouchThe first call in the scrum engagement sequence ("Crouch, Bind, Set").EngagementThe coming together of the two front rows at a scrum, controlled by the referee using the sequence "Crouch, Bind, Set."Front rowThe three players at the front of a scrum: the loosehead prop, hooker, and tighthead prop.Hindmost footThe foot nearest a team's own try line of its last player in a maul or scrum, used to set the offside line.HookerThe player wearing jersey number 2, positioned between the two props in the front row.LineoutA set piece used to restart play after the ball goes into touch.Line of touchThe imaginary line perpendicular to the touchline at the point where the ball went into touch.