
Scrum
Sporting Setup
In rugby, 'scrum' is a formal method to restart play and requires training to perform correctly.

During the match, their team excelled at scrum engagement.
Physical Proximity
'Scrum' implies close physical contact between players in a sport setting.

The forwards packed tightly into the scrum.
Restarting Play
A 'scrum' is specifically a way to restart play, not a feature of continuous gameplay.

After the penalty, the referee called for a scrum.
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