Game version
Pass-and-run trio: pass along the line while running forward and count completed passes, then swap. The trio tries to beat its own last count.
Offload After the Tag
When you are tagged, pop the ball to a supporting teammate in one quick move.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Two attackers and one tag defender play in a 10-yard channel.
Core: Jog. Beat your own longest run of passes.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- You and 3 partners
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Rugby ball, tag belts, cones, 3 partners
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Catch & Pass
The steps
How it works
- Two attackers and one tag defender play in a 10-yard channel.
- The carrier runs at the defender and gets tagged.
- They pop the ball up to the support runner within one step.
- Play 12 rounds and swap roles.
Coaching point
Tagged, turn, pop.
Safety: Tag only: touch with two hands or pull a tag belt. No grabbing, pushing or tackling.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (walk), Core (jog), More (pass to the weaker side). Beat your own longest run of passes.
Story
You are a relay of pigeons carrying a message down the field.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own longest run of passes. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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