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Groups of 5. 1 Ball per group

Players start in single file

The first player runs out 5m then stops, turns slightly and gives a little pop pass to player 2 who runs out another 5m then stops, turns slightly and gives a little pop pass to player 3.

COACHING POINTS

Ball in 2 hands

Run straight before passing

Gentle passes

Receiver:make a target

Change to work left as well as right.

Player 5 should not go outside the cones.

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Keep Ball:

Groups of 5. Grid 10 m x 10 m and 1 Ball per group.

4 Players work as a team to make 10 passes. Defender tries to tag a player who is holding the ball. Either rotate the defenders or if caught the tagged player becomes the next defender.

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Score a Try:

Grids 10m x 10m. 1 Ball per group. Groups of 5

Players take it in turns to be the defender in the middle (4 tackles then change). The attackers take turns to try and run past the defender and score a try.

1 tag - Defender scores 1 point.

Score a try - attacker scores 1 point.

If tagged the attacker returns to the start and the next player goes.

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Warm-up tag:

Start your session by splitting the players into two teams, one with bibs and the other without.

Once the teams have been decided begin the game of touch rugby.

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5 vs 5:

Pitch 20m x 20m. All players wearing tag belts

Start the game with a free pass, defenders must be 7m back at the start

Attacking players must try to run past the defenders to score a try. If tagged, the attacker must pass the ball backwards to a team-mate. After a tackle, the defenders must give the tag back, stay on their own side of the ball and NOT intercept or obstruct the pass.

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