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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 PUPSRugby Skills
Ages 3–71v1 Safe Power
KIT: Cones for channels, balls, tag belts
Play
- Mirror first — defender copies the attacker's feet.
- Then attacker carries a ball at the try line.
- Defender makes one safe tag — that's their point.
- Attacker keeps going and can still score.
- Swap roles, next pair goes.
Say
- “Stay balanced.”
- “Safe tag.”
- “Keep going to the try line!”
Back
1V1 SAFE POWERAges 3–7
BackMake it easier
Widen the channel.
Level it up
Narrow the channel slightly, or add a second try line so the attacker must choose.
30 pups
Lots of channels running at once; teacher takes half.
Stay safe & strong
Tag only — no tackling, no diving.
Early Years 3–5 / KS1 5–7
EY: Start with mirroring only, then gentle tagging at walking or jogging speed.
KS1: Add realistic evasion, acceleration and a genuine decision from the attacker.
PAWS
- S Stay Safe & Strong
- P Play with Purpose
- A Always Be Kind