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

Game description

The playing area has a scoreline at each end. The team with the ball aims to pass the ball over their opponent's scoreline. Teams are allowed 3 minutes of possession. (Play in teams of 4).

What you need (setting up)

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

What to do

• 4 v 4.
• One team with possession begins play with a tap kick.
• The player in posession runs toward their scoreline to try and score a try.
• When tagged, the player plays the ball to re-start the game.
• There must be 2 backward passes after each play-the-ball.
• Defenders cannot move for 3 seconds after each play-the-ball or until after the second backward pass has been made.
• 1 player can mark the player playing the ball.

Scoring

• The team with the most amount of tries scored is the winner.

Change it

• Change the number of players on a team, e.g. 3 v 5, 5 v 7.
• Reduce or enlarge the playing area.

Safety

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

Ask the players

• Is it better to pressure the passer or the receiver when defending?