Touch Rugby Teams
Touch rugby: the ball carrier stops when a defender touches them with both hands.
How to play
- Explain: the ball is passed backward and a try is scored by grounding the ball over the line.
- Practice lateral passes on the run.
- Six-touch games: after six touches, possession changes.
- Rotate teams.
Rules
- Touch with both hands at the waist only.
- No tackling or pushing.
- Backward passes only.
Variations
Easier
No touch limit.
Standard
Six touches.
Harder
Group set plays.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: adapted try zone.
- Contact: one-hand touch.
Learning goals
- Learn about rugby.
- Practice cooperation and strategy.
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