Rugby PitchsideCoaching help for U9–U13
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Call the name · catcher calls “yes!”
Level 15 minGroups of 5–6 in a circleA ball per groupNo contactU9 · U10 · U11

Name game passing

How it works

  1. Players stand in a circle. Before you pass, call the name of the person you're passing to.
  2. The catcher must call “yes!” before the ball arrives.
  3. Add a second ball. Then jog around inside a square, still calling names.

Coaching points

  • Loud and early. Names first.
  • No name, no pass.
  • Quiet players often find their voice in this game.

Ready for the next level when: Every pass has a name and a “yes!” without reminders.

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