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Pup Traffic

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 PUPSOpening Warm-Ups
Ages 3–7

Pup Traffic

KIT: Cones for one large square

Play

  1. GO — move around the square.
  2. SLOW — slow it right down.
  3. STOP / PAWS — freeze under control.
  4. TURN — change direction.
  5. ROUNDABOUT — spin once, then go.

Say

  • “Eyes up!”
  • “Find the space!”
  • “Stop under control!”

Back

PUP TRAFFICAges 3–7
Back

Make it easier

Reduce the number of commands.

Level it up

Children carry a rugby ball while responding to the calls.

30 pups

Make the square bigger, or split into two zones with the teacher.

Stay safe & strong

No sprinting — stop under control.

Early Years 3–5 / KS1 5–7

EY: Use only 2–3 commands to begin with and demonstrate every one before you use it.

KS1: Add direction changes, reaction challenges, ball carries and evasive footwork.

PAWS

  • P Play with Purpose
  • S Stay Safe & Strong

PAWS / READY — ruggerpups