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Hi All, How can I get my U8s team to stay onside? Especially after they make a tag. they seem to stand in the way blocking the pass or hovering near the receiver ready to tag again.
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Tony BunyanCoach, England
ANSWERS
Alex PattonAdministrator, England
one way to make your players stay onside is to add a condition into the touch game that the attacking player is not allowed to pass the ball once tagged until all the defending players form a line onside, this will get your player used to getting back foot and encourage the players to get used to the rule, while making the game more free-flowing .
Dave BealCoach, England
Referee the game like a RL ref, facing the attacking team, and retreat behind the tackle calling out BACK TO ME. If anyone stays offside, when the ball comes out again tell them they`re offside and they can`t touch the ball carrier (LEAVE HIM usually works). Play advantage and manage the players` behaviour with good communication. And don`t sweat it too much, they`re only U8s. They`ll get there.
