School Extracurricular Program
Touch Rugby Program
Fast-moving, high-skill touch football developing evasion, support play, passing accuracy and game sense — with the science of speed and decision-making woven in.
60–75 minutes
Session Length
Up to 40 students
Group Size
Weekly sessions
Frequency
All equipment provided
Equipment
About This Program
Teamwork, agility and fast decision-making in every session
Our Touch Rugby program is built around teamwork, agility and smart play. Students develop passing, evasion, support play and defensive positioning through high-energy drills and games. Sports science discussions cover changing direction, balance, acceleration and energy expenditure — giving students real insight into how their bodies perform.
Inclusive & Safe
Touch rugby is non-contact — every student can participate confidently regardless of size, strength or experience.
Develops Agility
Evasion, direction changes and quick footwork are central to every drill and game — agility improves rapidly.
Teamwork First
Support play, communication and leadership are built into every drill — students learn to play for each other.
Decision-Making Speed
Fast-paced games train students to read play and make smart decisions under pressure in real time.
What We Cover
Senior Track & Field
- Passing technique — flat pass, pop pass, spin pass mechanics
- Catching — two-handed catch, body position, eyes on the ball
- Running lines — straight lines, angles, beating the defensive line
- Evasion — sidestep, goose step, change of pace
- Defensive positioning — line speed, communication, touch technique
- Support play — depth, width, dummy half role
- Small-sided games — 3v3 to 6v6 with structured rules and coaching
Session Times
Flexible Scheduling
Early Morning
7:30am – 8:45amStart the day with high-energy touch rugby before the school bell — fast, fun and a great way to kick off the morning.
Early Afternoon
3:00pm – 4:15pmIdeal for families who need a slightly later pick-up — students train straight after school while parents finish the work day.
Late Afternoon
4:30pm – 5:45pmPerfect for families who want their child to have a break after school before heading into training.
Can't see a time that works? Contact us — we'll do our best to accommodate your school's timetable.
Coaching Methodology
Technique in Depth
We don't just run drills — we explain the mechanics behind every skill so students understand what they're doing and why. Click each section to explore the coaching detail.
Sports Science
The Science Behind Touch Rugby
Every session includes a sports science moment — a short, engaging discussion that helps children understand how and why their body performs the way it does. Tap "Deeper fact" to go further.
Change of Direction
"Why is it harder to change direction at full speed?"
Momentum is mass multiplied by velocity — the faster you're moving, the more force is required to change direction. To change direction efficiently, athletes must decelerate (brake) before re-accelerating. This requires strong eccentric muscle contractions (muscles working while lengthening) in the quads and glutes.
Spatial Awareness
"How do great players always seem to know where everyone is?"
Peripheral vision and pattern recognition improve with practice. Expert players scan the field more frequently and more systematically than beginners — they build a mental map of player positions that they update constantly. This is called 'situation awareness' and it's a trainable cognitive skill.
Energy & Recovery
"Why do we recover faster between short sprints than long runs?"
Short explosive efforts (under 10 seconds) use the phosphocreatine (ATP-PC) system, which replenishes quickly — approximately 50% recovery in 30 seconds, 95% in 3 minutes. Long runs use the aerobic system, which depletes glycogen stores that take hours to replenish. Touch rugby is predominantly ATP-PC and glycolytic — sprint, recover, sprint again.
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Bring Touch Rugby to Your School
We work directly with school coordinators to schedule programs that fit your timetable, year levels and goals.