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Duck Duck Goose with a Ball

A6 pocket coach card, 105 × 148 mm. Print double-sided (flip on the short edge), cut, laminate and keep it in your pocket.

Front

RUGGER PUPSGames
Ages 3–7

Duck Duck Goose with a Ball

KIT: One rugby ball per circle

Play

  1. Walk round: “Duck… Duck… Duck…”
  2. “GOOSE!” — that child chases.
  3. Carrier runs round to the empty space.
  4. Two hands on the ball throughout.
  5. Swap and go again.

Say

  • “Two hands!”
  • “Run around the outside!”
  • “Find the space!”

Back

DUCK DUCK GOOSE WITH A BALLAges 3–7
Back

Make it easier

Play without a ball to begin with.

Level it up

Carry the ball and finish by placing it down as a try in the empty space.

30 pups

2–3 circles at once — never one circle of 30.

Stay safe & strong

Outside of the circle only — no cutting through.

Early Years 3–5 / KS1 5–7

EY: Walk or jog rather than full sprint; coach helps choose so everyone gets a turn.

KS1: Add ball-carry technique and a change of direction on the run.

PAWS

  • P Play with Purpose
  • A Always Be Kind
  • S Stay Safe & Strong

PAWS / READY — ruggerpups