Rugby PitchsideCoaching help for U9–U13
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Partner holds the bagSwap after 3 goes
Level 26 minPairsTackle bags or shieldsShields / bagsU9 · U10 · U11

Low and strong

How it works

  1. One partner holds a bag; the other carries the ball into it.
  2. Players practise the safest body position for going into contact.
  3. Swap after 3 goes. Praise the best body position, not the hardest hit.

Coaching points

  • Low, wide feet and little steps before contact.
  • Tuck the ball away from the contact.
  • Never lead with the head.

Ready for the next level when: Players get into the low, strong position without being told.

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