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scrum half

Meaning of "scrum half" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SCRUM HALF

scrum half


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCRUM HALF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scrum half is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SCRUM HALF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of scrum half in the English dictionary

The definition of scrum half in the dictionary is a player who puts in the ball at scrums and tries to get it away to his three-quarter backs. Other definition of scrum half is this position in a team.



WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCRUM HALF

scruffily · scruffiness · scruffy · scrum · scrumdown · scrummage · scrummager · scrummed · scrummie · scrummier · scrummiest · scrumming · scrummy · scrump · scrumple · scrumpox · scrumptious · scrumptiously · scrumptiousness · scrumpy

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCRUM HALF

behalf · better half · by half · centre half · fly half · half · half and half · half-and-half · left half · not half · out-half · outside half · return half · second-half · stand-off half · time and a half

Synonyms and antonyms of scrum half in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scrum half» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCRUM HALF

Find out the translation of scrum half to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of scrum half from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scrum half» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

Scrum的一半
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

el medio scrum
570 millions of speakers
en

English

scrum half
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

जमघट आधा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سكروم نصف
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Полузащитник схватки
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

médio scrum
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ভোঁতা অর্ধেক
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

Le demi de mêlée
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Scrum separuh
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Scrum Hälfte
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

スクラムハーフ
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

스크럼 반
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Scrum half
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

scrum nửa
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்க்ரம் அரை
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

झोंबाझोंबी अर्धा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Scrum yarım
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

mediano di mischia
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

scrum pół
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

півзахисник сутички
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

mijlocaș la grămadă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ράγκμπι μισό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skrumskakel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

scrum halv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

scrum halv
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCRUM HALF»

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1
Scrum-Half to Full-Back - The Tactics and Techniques of Good ...
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Various, 2011
2
Rugby: Steps to Success, 2E
Score Your Success 4 or 5 scores out of 5 attempts with accurate execution = 10 points 3 scores out of 5 attempts with accurate execution = 5 points 2 scores out of 5 attempts with accurate execution = 1 point Your score ___ The scrum half is ...
Tony Biscombe, Peter DREWETT
3
Welsh Rugby Heroes
9: SCRUM-HALF. Many scrum-halves, over the years, have been called the 'ninth forward', implying a secondary role behind the pack as it grinds the opposition down. Others were seen as a link to provide the ball, hard-won by the forwards, ...
Androw Bennett, 2002
4
Understanding Rugby League
The scrum-half from the team that did not lose control of the ball, or that did not commit the offence, rolls the ball along the ground into the scrum along the tunnel from the side where the referee is standing. The ball is thrown straight along the ...
Julia Hickey, 2006
5
Periodization in Rugby
His organization, vision, game understanding, support, linkage, technical skills, quickness, communication and leadership skills should be second to none. The modern scrum-half is the link between the forwards and the backs, yet is asked to  ...
Tudor Bompa, Frederick Claro, 2008
6
Rugby Union For Dummies
The scrum-half's main aim is to be the team distributor. Because he is invariably one step away from everything that's happening, he is the person who usually distributes the ball from the scrums, lineouts, rucks and mauls and whenever there ...
Nick Cain, Greg Growden, 2011
7
The RFU Guide to Coaching Positional Skills
The scrum-half is a key player in the team as a leader, decision- and play- maker, and a link between the and the three-quarters. As link forwards player, the scrum- half must have exceptional passing skills and be able to deliver passes of ...
Ian Thompson, 2010
8
Rugby Union Threequarter Play: A Guide to Skills, Techniques ...
The Scrum Half is a key player in the team, performing a pivotal role as the link between the forwards and the backs. The position requires someone who is a leader with good communication skills, to boss the forwardsin attackanddefence;  ...
Peter Johnson, Stuart Lancaster, 2013
9
Rugby Union Basics In A Day For Dummies
The scrum-half, or number 9, is the border collie of the team. He is a shepherd, an organiser, someone who yaps away around everyone's feet, driving them mad . He's the real link man between the forwards and the backs. The scrum-half's ...
Nick Cain, Greg Growden, 2012
10
The Zephyrman
The Scrum half stared at a newly arrived client, before saying aggressively, “Can I help you!” The middle—aged man naturally hesitated, then he came forward. “ Ticket!” The Scrum half growled at him. And after she glanced down at the time ...
John A. Walker, 2007

2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCRUM HALF»

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Pirates scrum half Kessell agrees Northampton Saints move
The Cornish Pirates have today confirmed that highly-rated scrum-half Tom Kessell has signed a contract with leading Aviva Premiership side Northampton ... «The Cornishman, Feb 15»
2
Australian scrum half Will Genia to undergo ankle surgery, puts him …
Australian scrum half Will Genia will have ankle surgery and faces a race to be fit for the Rugby Championship. The 55-test veteran hurt his ankle playing for the ... «ABC Online, Jun 14»
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