Rugby Yards Game - Outcome A (10-30)-5

	Kicking
	Rat and Phil on Fundamental Skills

Students should have learned basic rugby kicking and catching skills before attempting this activity.

Divide the students into teams. Keep in mind that the smaller the teams, the more ball handling there is and the smaller the field should be.

If possible, use a rugby or football field to play on. Divide the field for safety as needed. For example, divide the field in half lengthwise if two games are being played at the same time.

How to Play

• Teams move the ball by kicking it down the field.
  
• If an opposing player catches the ball in the air, that player can take 10 steps before kicking the ball towards the goal.
  
• If the ball hits the ground, the opposing team gets the ball and kicks it from where they picked up the ball.
  
• Teams continue to kick and catch until they get close enough to kick the ball between the uprights of the rugby or football posts. A goal is worth three points.
  
• The team scored against gets the ball at the 30 yard line and begins kicking again.

The game can continue for a specific time or score.

Incorporate two balls for more ball contact.

Use a football instead of a rugby ball.

If you’re playing on a smaller field, or one without uprights, then have the team run the ball over the end line to score three points. (Use a 10 step rule.) This variation also works with smaller team numbers.

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Students can use a drop kick method to kick the ball.

Students show the use of strategy when advancing on the field towards the centre of the uprights.

Students move towards the ball to attempt to catch the ball in the air.

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