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Rock, paper, scarper

Rock, paper, scarper

Use this reaction, pass and chase game to improve your players’ basic skills. The simple start can be developed into lots of different ve...
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Zombie escape

Zombie escape

Ball carriers have to evade the static zombies. If one does get tagged, then the zombies are released and the ball carriers have to make ...
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1,2,3 Mr Wolf

1,2,3 Mr Wolf

A variation on the playground game where the wolf tries to escape the hunters. The hunters sneak up on the wolf.
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Tiger trap

Tiger trap

Develop your attackers go-forward and evasion skills in this tough footwork exercise. Quick to set up, you can have lots of groups going ...
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Gangsta

Gangsta

Two rival gangs aim to get their “swag” to the end of the box without being captured by the other gang.
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Five seconds to play

Five seconds to play

Reset attack and defence quickly and then see who reacts the quickest.
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Out and back

Out and back

Create a watertight defence against a runner. This game tests attacking prowess as well as tagging. The ball carrier must go forward.
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Rodeo

Rodeo

Mix some speed with passing and communication with this simple game of Rodeo.
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 242

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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 242
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  • Twice the tackler
  • Ground up power
  • Now you see me…
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    Release the dogs

    Release the dogs

    Use this problem solving passing game to improve communication as well as accurate passing.
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    Cat and mouse

    Cat and mouse

    Keep your ball carriers in the field of play as they try to beat the defenders.
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    Maverick and the Goose

    Maverick and the Goose

    The attacking player needs to beat the defender. If they can’t, they can pass the ball to their support player. This activity works on ...
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    Free pass chasers

    Free pass chasers

    Encourage a good free pass and acceleration of the ball carrier, with the free passer looking to support a possible return pass.
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    2+1v3

    2+1v3

    Develop both attack and defence support roles with this attacking challenge. The attackers have different levels to complete to see how ...
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    King of the threes

    King of the threes

    Develop a cohesive defence by encouraging the players to work in threes.
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    Rocket launchers

    Rocket launchers

    Get your players to be aware of the space to attack, so run forward, while their support players aim to keep connected. The ball carrier ...
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    TAG rugby tactics that actually make sense

    TAG rugby tactics that actually make sense

    TAG rugby is aimed at younger players who are new to the game. For that reason, there’s no point in teaching tactics...or is there? Here ...
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    Moving up to coach TAG: 30m webinar playback

    Moving up to coach TAG: 30m webinar playback

    Starting out or into your second season of tag rugby? What do you need to do to develop your team for a new season?
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    VIDEO: Super-charged bulldogs

    VIDEO: Super-charged bulldogs

    In this new take on the traditional game of bulldogs, the defenders stay the same for each round. If a runner is caught, they continue to ...
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    Look for spaces not bodies

    Look for spaces not bodies

    Help your players see the space between on-coming defenders.
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    Game: Don't get tagged!

    Game: Don't get tagged!

    Use this quick-to-set-up game, including an easy-to-adapt playground element, with rewards and forfeits thrown in.

    This is a game I will ...
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    Parent stations: Try tri cones

    Parent stations: Try tri cones

    Use parent stations to allow you to run lots of activities with a parent overseeing each activity.

    It requires one parent, minimal setup ...
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    Parent stations: Overtakers

    Parent stations: Overtakers

    Use parent stations to allow you to run lots of activities with a parent overseeing each activity.

    It requires one parent, minimal setup ...
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    Parent stations: Now you see me

    Parent stations: Now you see me

    Use parent stations to allow you to run lots of activities with a parent overseeing each activity.

    It requires one parent, minimal setup ...
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    Minis and juniors try chasers

    Minis and juniors try chasers

    Get your ball carriers used to running forward to score tries. This session can be run as a warm-up or as a proper tackling session as well....

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