Stage 2
Fundamental Skills | Ages 6–9
Developing core movement and introducing fundamental rugby skills.
Handbook page 21
Focus: developing core movement and introducing fundamental rugby skills.
Players should develop
- Catching & passing
- Running & evasion
- Tackling fundamentals
- Spatial awareness
- Teamwork & communication
Coaches should
- Introduce skills through games
- Encourage decision-making
- Develop confidence with the ball
- Rotate positions regularly
- Keep every player actively involved
Key principle: build broad skills before specialisation.
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