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.
Raid the Ball Nest
A team game: move balls from the middle nest to your home by passing, never by running alone with them.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Put 6 balls in a middle circle and give each team a home square.
Core: Jog. Beat your own longest run of passes.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Rugby balls, cones, partners
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Catch & Pass
The steps
How it works
- Put 6 balls in a middle circle and give each team a home square.
- One player runs to the nest, picks up a ball and must pass it toward home.
- Teammates pass it along until it reaches home.
- Play 3 rounds of 2 minutes and count your team's balls.
Coaching point
Pass it on, keep it moving.
Safety: Warm up first and run on flat, non-slip ground. Stop if a muscle feels tight.
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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