How long for a held ball?

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Originally Posted by KJUmp

Newbie question:
If play has been "rough" in the game, is it considered good mechanics to be a bit quicker with the whistle in a held ball situation?
Not looking to impose my own interp. of 4.25.1 here...just a game management question.

Maybe good "game management" is the better terminology. This is a seat of the pants thing you will need to get a feel for as you gain experience.

Nip it in the bud before a scrum gets out of hand. If the game is a bit "chippy," you might put air in your whislte earlier to prevent "issues" from developing.