Run the round

How to play Drop-Kick Target Gate

Step 1

Drop the ball, strike it after the bounce, and send a controlled kick through a wide flexible target gate.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Learn a drop kick. No contact. Clear 20 x 12 m kicking lane.

Example: Drop the ball, strike it after the bounce, and send a controlled kick through a wide flexible target gate.

Host tip

Keep it clean

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

Safety: Use a wide flexible target with no hard improvised crossbar. Use one active kicker and one empty marked lane. Everyone else waits behind and to the side of the ball; retrieve only after the ball stops and the host calls the lane clear. Keep kicks away from people, roads, pets, windows, and other activities.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 8-12 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Rugby

Category Rugby

Best for 2-8 who want a 8-12 min round.

Players 2-8

Time 8-12 min

Gear 1 Rugby ball, 8 cones, Flexible poles optional

Space Open field or marked touch pitch

Energy Medium

Setup Create a wide flexible target gate with no hard crossbar. Mark a close central spot and two comfortable angle spots. Put every waiting player behind and to the side of the kicker.

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

Drop-Kick Target Gate 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 Drop-Kick Target Gate from Studboards. Drop-Kick Target Gate: Drop the ball, strike it after the bounce, and send a controlled kick through a wide flexible target gate. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 8-12 min | Gear: 1 Rugby ball, 8 cones, Flexible poles optional Safety: Use a wide flexible target with no hard improvised crossbar. Use one active kicker and one empty marked lane. Everyone else waits behind and to the side of the ball; retrieve only after the ball stops and the host calls the lane clear. Keep kicks away from people, roads, pets, windows, and other activities. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/rugby/rugby-drop-kick-target-gate.html

Drop-Kick Target Gate

Quick start.