Rugby 7s with Adaptations
Modified 7-a-side rugby with no tackling: a two-hand touch stops play and the ball always goes backward.
How to play
- Lateral passing on the run in threes.
- Explain: a two-hand touch at the waist stops play, which restarts from that spot.
- 7v7 games with six touches per possession.
- Score a try by grounding the ball over the line.
- Rotate teams.
Rules
- No tackling or pushing.
- Always pass backward.
- Two-hand touch.
Variations
Easier
No touch limit.
Standard
Six touches.
Harder
Set plays.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: adapted try zone.
- Students avoiding contact: one-hand touch.
Learning goals
- Learn about rugby.
- Cooperate as a team.
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