Rugby PitchsideCoaching help for U9–U13
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Level 18 min6v6 touchCones to split the area into 3 lanes, bibsNo contactU9 · U10 · U11 · U12

Stay in your lane

How it works

  1. Split the area into three lanes with cones. Each team puts two players in each lane.
  2. Normal touch rugby, but players can't leave their lane. The ball can.
  3. After a few minutes, let one player per team move freely. Then two.

Coaching points

  • The lanes give them a picture of width before they have to choose it.
  • Praise the outside players for staying wide and calling.
  • Swap players between lanes so everyone gets a go on the edge and in the middle.

Ready for the next level when: The ball is reaching the outside lanes regularly and players stay wide without reminders.

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