Rugby PitchsideCoaching help for U9–U13
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Jog → whistle → land on your sideTurn and place the ball back long
Level 15 minWhole squadA ball each, grass or matsNo contactU9 · U10 · U11

Land, turn, long place

How it works

  1. Players jog around with a ball. On the whistle they go to ground on their side, as in Fall and roll.
  2. On the floor, they turn towards their own team and place the ball back at full arm's length.
  3. Pop up and go again. Add a buddy who shouts “place!” and picks the ball up.

Coaching points

  • Land on the side, chin tucked, ball in two hands.
  • Long place: arms stretched back towards your team, so the ball is away from the tackler.
  • Get up straight away. The ball doesn't belong to the player on the floor.

Ready for the next level when: Every player lands safely and places the ball back long without being told.

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