Rugby PitchsideCoaching help for U9–U13
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Defenders get back before play
Level 38 min5v5 touchCones, bibsNo contactU10 · U11

Ruck reset touch

How it works

  1. Touch rugby. After every touch, the ball is placed on the ground.
  2. Defenders must all get back behind the ball before the attack can play it. The coach counts them back.
  3. A defender who plays from in front gives the attack a free 5 metres.

Coaching points

  • Get back, get set, then go forward together.
  • Talk: “Back! Back!”
  • Watch the ball, not the player.

Ready for the next level when: Defenders get back onside quickly after every touch.

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