EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
Mark out two “caves” at each end of the playing area. Divide your players into teams of four and nominate a catcher (the “caveman”) from each team to stand in the cave. Each team has to get the ball to their caveman.
Opposition players can intercept and knock the ball down to win it. Dropped passes also mean the teams change possession. Players cannot grab the ball from each other though.
If the cavemen leaves the cave or another player enters it, it’s a foul. In which case, give the non offending team a free pass to their caveman.
Area: 12m x 12m.
Equipment: 1 ball, bibs (if available).
Players: 6 to 12 – two teams of 3 to 6.
Make sure you change over the cavemen regularly, so everyone gets a chance to be in the cave and on the pitch.
The cavemen wait to be fed.
Each team has to get the ball to their caveman.
Players intercept and knock down passes to win possession.
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