Rugby PitchsideCoaching help for U9–U13
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Hands up · watch it inOne step further after 10 catches
Level 15 minWhole squad, then pairsA ball each, then a ball per pairNo contactU9 · U10 · U11

Toss and catch

How it works

  1. Each player tosses the ball just above their head and catches it with hands up, fingers spread.
  2. Then in pairs, 2 big steps apart: a gentle underarm pop to your partner's hands. 10 catches, then one step further apart.
  3. Make it a challenge: how many catches in a row can your pair make?

Coaching points

  • Hands up and out as a target before the ball comes.
  • Watch the ball all the way into your hands.
  • Soft hands: give a little as you catch, like catching an egg.

Ready for the next level when: Every pair can make 10 catches in a row from 4 big steps apart.

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