Run the round

How to play Continuous Touch Wave

Step 1

After every touch, the touched attacker exits through a side gate and a fresh support player joins from behind the ball.

Step 2

Judge the continuous result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the continuous setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Rotate through live support. Flag or agreed light tag. 28 x 18 m field with side gates.

Example: After every touch, the touched attacker exits through a side gate and a fresh support player joins from behind the ball.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Starting the next continuous attempt before the field and retrieval lane are clear.

Safety: Substitutes enter only on the host call and always behind the ball. Entry and exit gates are separate so players do not cross. Flag belts are preferred. If flags are unavailable, agree on a gentle upper-arm or shoulder-blade touch before play. No body blocks, grabs, pushes, hand-offs, tackles, or contact near the head, neck, chest, or waist; stop on the first called touch.

Best for

Who it fits

8-14 who want a 14-18 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Rugby

Category Rugby

Best for 8-14 who want a 14-18 min round.

Players 8-14

Time 14-18 min

Gear 1 Rugby ball, 16 cones, Two bib colors, Flag belts preferred, Timer

Space Open field or marked touch pitch

Energy Medium

Setup Mark a 28-by-18-metre field, try lines, and one entry and exit gate per team. Start four attackers against three defenders with substitutes in team boxes. Entry gates must sit behind the current direction of attack.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Continuous Touch Wave also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Continuous Touch Wave from Studboards. Continuous Touch Wave: After every touch, the touched attacker exits through a side gate and a fresh support player joins from behind the ball. Fits: Players: 8-14 | Time: 14-18 min | Gear: 1 Rugby ball, 16 cones, Two bib colors, Flag belts preferred, Timer Safety: Substitutes enter only on the host call and always behind the ball. Entry and exit gates are separate so players do not cross. Flag belts are preferred. If flags are unavailable, agree on a gentle upper-arm or shoulder-blade touch before play. No body blocks, grabs, pushes, hand-offs, tackles, or contact near the head, neck, chest, or waist; stop on the first called touch. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/rugby/rugby-continuous-touch-wave.html

Continuous Touch Wave

Quick start.