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PAWS Welcome & Recap

4 min

Do this

  1. 1Welcome the pack and recap running into space and escaping defenders.
  2. 2Introduce passing, moving and helping teammates.
  3. 3Ask which way a rugby pass normally goes: sideways or backwards.
  4. 4Keep the explanation brief.

Say

  • “PAWS!”
  • “READY!”
  • “Today we pass to a pal!”

Watch for

Keep this recap short — not a technical explanation.

More detail

Activity focus

  • Recap escaping and introduce passing support.

Set up

  1. Gather the children in the normal coaching area.

Full activity instructions

  1. Welcome the group back.
  2. Recap: “Last week we learned how to run into space and escape defenders.”
  3. Introduce today's mission: “Today we're learning how to pass, move and help our teammates.”
  4. Ask: “Which way should a rugby pass normally go?” — Sideways or backwards. Keep it brief.

All coaching cues

  • PAWS!
  • READY!
  • Today we pass to a pal!

Full safety notes

  • Keep this recap short — not a technical explanation.

Commands

  • Coach: “PAWS!” — Children: “READY!”
  • “Freeze Paws!” — Stop and listen

Next: Partner Pups (4–11 min)