Rugby PitchsideCoaching help for U9–U13
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Walking pace · all on feetStop if anyone goes down
Level 48 minGroups of 5, matched by sizeCones, a ballContact: walkingU10 · U11

Walking maul 3v2

How it works

  1. Three attackers form a maul around the ball carrier, as in Maul body position.
  2. Two defenders, on their feet, try to stop it moving. Everyone walks. No pulling down, no twisting.
  3. After 5 seconds the coach calls “use it” and the ball comes back. Rotate roles.

Coaching points

  • Walking pace only.
  • Stop straight away if anyone goes to ground or gets twisted.
  • Pair by size. Big players with big players.

Ready for the next level when: Mauls move forward on their feet and the ball comes back cleanly, with no one going to ground.

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