Touch Rugby

Tactical Problem:  Invading the opponents terrritory by running straight and passing backwards.
Skill development:  Passing, Catching, Supporting and Running Straight



Teaching Points:

Tactic

Offense
    • Run straight
    • Support the ball carrier from a position of depth
    • Be patient
Defense
  • Stay in a flat line
  • Stay with your check
Skill
  • Lead team-mates with the pass
  • Run straight


 

Description

Start:  The ball is place in the middle of the playing area and the teams race for possesion.

Score:  The team must progress the ball into the opponents territory by running and passing.  They score by crossing the try line and touching the ball down.

Prevent Score:  The defending team prevents scoring by causing the offensive team to run out of bounds or commit a forward pass.

*  The defending team must stay in front of the ball.  The ball carrier must stop and place the ball between his/her legs when tagged by a defender.
 
 
 

 

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Organizational Points:
  •  Grids of about 15 x 15 meters hold two teams of 4-5 players.
  • There are two sidelines and two in-goal areas.
     
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