Team Passing Game

Set up

• Split the children into small groups of 4–6, each with a ball.
• Mark coloured try lines around the outside of the area — one colour per side.
• Give each group its own patch of space so groups never collide.

How to play

1. Children pass within their small group.
2. Aim for everyone in the group to touch the ball.
3. Coach calls “TRY!”
4. Whoever has the ball attacks the assigned coloured try line.
5. The ball carrier grounds the ball with two hands and control to score.
6. Reset, and change the scoring colour between rounds.

Coach cues

• “Everyone gets a touch!”
• “Hands ready!”
• “Talk to your team!”
• “Score the try!”

Early Years 3–5

Short simple passes in small groups; coach points to where the group scores. One ball per pair and one assigned colour with lots of space works well.

KS1 5–7

Encourage moving into space after every pass and let groups make the decision. Use two possible colours, support runners or a gentle defender.

Safety

• Keep the try-line areas clear and separated.
• No diving.
• Score under control.
• Heads up when changing direction.