1v1 Safe Power

Ages 3–78–10 minutes

Kit

Cones for channels, balls, tag belts

Set up

  • Several narrow channels side by side.
  • Attacker one end with a ball, defender opposite, try line at the end.

Play

  1. 1Mirror first — defender copies the attacker's feet.
  2. 2Then attacker carries a ball at the try line.
  3. 3Defender makes one safe tag — that's their point.
  4. 4Attacker keeps going and can still score.
  5. 5Swap roles, next pair goes.

Say

  • “Stay balanced.”
  • “Safe tag.”
  • “Keep going to the try line!”

Level 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.

Safety

Tag only — no tackling, no diving.