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GGG = golden player · two free steps
Level 38 min5v5 touchCones, bibs, a gold bib per teamNo contactU9 · U10 · U11

Golden player touch

How it works

  1. A normal touch game. Each team has a new player in a gold bib.
  2. The golden player can't be touched for two steps after they catch the ball, and a try they score is worth two points.
  3. Swap the gold bib to another new player every two minutes.

Coaching points

  • Experienced players learn to create chances for others.
  • New players get time on the ball without pressure.
  • Drop the rule as soon as the new players look comfortable.

Ready for the next level when: Golden players are getting the ball often and choosing what to do with it.

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