Training apparatus for scrums or mauls to encourage even application of force

摘要

A training apparatus for scrums or mauls in contact sports such as rugby or American football, comprising at least one upright contact member 7 mounted in relation to a base plate 5 having at least one ground engaging member 3, wherein the base plate and/or ground engagement member is configured so as to enable rotational movement of the apparatus upon application of an uneven distribution of force against the at least one contact member thus providing a means by which improved technique for mauls, scrums and phase plays in sports such as rugby can be developed by the dynamic transfer of the cumulative effect of the scrum or maul in team training of phase plays. In addition, the contact member 7 may be attached to the base plate 5 by dynamic means such as a spring 9 to allow movement of the impact surface 15 in 3 dimensions.