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Associated sport: Rugby Sevens
Indoor-friendly: Yes
Pool-friendly: No

Game description

Players pass the ball to each other in an attempt to run across a goal line and score a try. The opposition can intercept to gain possession or lightly touch a player with the ball. (Play in teams of 4 - 8).

What you need (setting up)

• 4 x cones or markers to define the playing area for each game.
• 1 x size 4 football per game.

What to do

• Start with the ball at the half way mark.
• Play begins with a tap kick.
• Pass backward using basic rugby passes or kicks
• Players run to try and score a try.
• Players play the ball when tagged.
• Teams aim for at least 1 backward pass after the first play-the-ball, 2 backward passes after the second play-the-ball.
• Defenders cannot move for 3 seconds after the play-the-ball.

Scoring

• Players score one point for a try.

Change it

• Increase or decrease the size of the playing area.

Safety

• Ensure the playing area is flat and free of obstructions.

Ask the players

• How can you work together to score a try?
• How can you work together to intercept a pass?