Rookie Rugby Skill Cards

Rookie Rugby Skills are available for all ages and skill levels. Each skill comes with its own instructional card to help you set it up and introduce it for your players. You can download each skill as a single PDF or you can download the entire manual of skill cards on our Resources Page. The buttons below will help you sort for the appropriate skill level of your players.

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skill ball familiarization

Ball Familiarization

To have players become familiar with the shape and size of a rugby ball.
skill carry the ball

Carry the Ball

To have players run effectively with the ball in two hands.
skill receiving the pass

Receiving the Pass

To have players develop the continuity of play by receiving a pass from their teammate and continuing forward.
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Basic Pass

To have players maintain continuity of play by passing to a teammate in a better position.
skill image pulling the flag

Pulling the Flag

Safely execute a flag pull to minimize incidental contact and provide a foundation for a transition to contact rugby or other flag sports.
skill image evasion

Evasion

To have players maintain continuity of play by evading defenders and moving forward.
skill image continuity

Continuity

To have players develop the continuity of play by combining rugby skills during and after a flag pull.
skill image defensive shape

Defensive Shape

To have players work as a team to prevent the offensive team from scoring.
skill image attacking shape

Attacking Shape

To have players work as a team to penetrate the defense and score by being in position to move the ball forward.
skill image pulling the flag

Defense with Flags

To have players understand the process of playing with flags and execute smart flag pulls.
skill image advanced passing

Advanced Passing

To have players widen their offensive skill set to more effectively move the ball to space and increase continuity on the field.
skill image go forward

Go Forward

To keep players focused on scoring by developing the instinct to move forward when carrying the ball.
skill image uncontested lineout

Uncontested Lineout

To teach players the Rookie Rugby version of a lineout.
skill image uncontested scrum

Uncontested Scrum

To teach players the Rookie Rugby version of a scrum.
skill image kicking for rookies

Kicking for Rookies

To integrate kicking into Rookie Rugby.