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Under 10
In this age group, the introduction of a non-competitive scrum and competition for the ball in the tackle continues the theme of manageable tactical and technical challenges for the children.
About the team
In this age group, the introduction of a non-competitive scrum and competition for the ball in the tackle continues the theme of manageable tactical and technical challenges for the children.
Personal and Social
Work effectively with others as part of a team
The child can:
- Work as part of a team to support play (attack and defend)
- Positively praise and encourage teammates
- Passes the ball to teammates when appropriate
- Support the ball carrier
- Collaborate with others
- Be patient with self and others when learning or performing a skill.
Physical and Movement
Adopt a strong body position
The child can:
- Demonstrate a strong foot position
- Understand and apply the Tower of Power.
Sustain
The child can:
- Sustain running, jumping, throwing and catching
- Maintain a level of performance through being appropriately fit.
Game Understanding
Understand and follow the rules
The child can:
- Understand and play to the rules
- Play fairly
- Adapt quickly to new rules
- Accept decisions respectfully.
Solves problems using the Principles of Play
The child can:
- Explain the Principles of Play and demonstrate:
- Go forward and support
- Continuity and pressure
- Support
- Communication
- Contest possession in a variety of game and practice situations.
Skill Focus
Catching
The child can:
- Progress catching to keep the ball away from the body
- Catch the ball while moving.
Scrum
The child can:
- Explain the correct body position for the scrum (Tower of Power)
- Demonstrate and maintain the correct body position for prop/hooker.
Rules
- 8 v 8
- 60m x 35m
[b]Introduction of:[/b]
- Competition for the ball – ball carrier + 1, tackler +1
- No line-out
- Uncontested scrum (nearest 3)
- Size 4 Ball
Competition Framework
- Inter-club
- Triangular
- Festival: round robin, rock up and play. No leagues or knock-out.
8-a-side Transitional Contact game
1. Pitch size 30 x 60
2. 3 player scrum (nearest 3 players) uncontested
3. No line-out (restart with scrum)
4. Free pass from centre to start the game and after a score
5. Opponents must be 7 metres back from the free pass
6. Any player who is on their feet and has the ball may be tackled
7. The tackler plus one member of the defending team and the held/tackled player plus one member of the attacking team can contest the ball as long as they are on their feet.
8. The off-side line is the ball carrier
Training
Upcoming
