RTP: Four tag games for all ages

Need to inject some new ideas in your return-to-play training. Sometimes the old activities have run their course. Well, for the time being anyway.

Here are some fun games which are quick to set-up with few rules. Though they are primarily aimed at mini-tag, you can easily adapt them for older players. I think you find the energy generated quite uplifting.

Pass and win is a simple chase game which starts with some short passing between the players. You can match up players of similar speed and agility, and there are plenty of variations you can employ.

With an activity named after a post-match drinking game, Fizz, Buzz again starts with some passing before a chaotic challenge for both attackers and defenders to think differently.

Tiger trap works on evasive skills for the attacker and defensive support. Especially good for attackers who tend to run sideways, this activity encourages forward movement while trying to evade a defender in front.

Finally, Gangsta will see your players jumping up and down in anticipation of victory. Rival gangs aim to prevent their swag from being captured by the other side.

Pass and win

in Mini tag

Players develop some easy catch-and-pass skills before improving their evasive and speed skills. MORE

Fizz, buzz

in Mini tag, Rugby drills

Develop passing techniques before unleashing an attacking and defence situation. A quick-fire game to challenge players to think about space and communication (it happens sometimes!) MORE

Tiger trap

in Mini tag

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

Gangsta

in Mini tag

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