Run the round

How to play Ground-Ball Scoop Relay

Step 1

Approach a stationary ball, collect it safely with two hands, pass to support, and finish with a controlled try.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Collect a loose ball. No contact. Two 16 x 5 m lanes.

Example: Approach a stationary ball, collect it safely with two hands, pass to support, and finish with a controlled try.

Host tip

Keep it clean

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

Safety: The ball is never contested; only the named collector enters the pickup zone. Slow before lowering and never dive or slide for the ball. Inspect the surface, separate running lanes, keep the run-off area clear, and use a pace the whole group can control. No diving, blocking, grabbing, pushing, or chasing a loose ball into another lane.

Best for

Who it fits

4-12 who want a 8-12 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Rugby

Category Rugby

Best for 4-12 who want a 8-12 min round.

Players 4-12

Time 8-12 min

Gear 2 Rugby balls, 14 cones

Space Open field or marked touch pitch

Energy Medium

Setup Mark two separate lanes with a pickup spot 6 metres from the start and a try line 10 metres farther. Place one stationary ball on each pickup spot. Teams line up with the support runner behind the first collector.

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

Ground-Ball Scoop Relay also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Family games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Ground-Ball Scoop Relay from Studboards. Ground-Ball Scoop Relay: Approach a stationary ball, collect it safely with two hands, pass to support, and finish with a controlled try. Fits: Players: 4-12 | Time: 8-12 min | Gear: 2 Rugby balls, 14 cones Safety: The ball is never contested; only the named collector enters the pickup zone. Slow before lowering and never dive or slide for the ball. Inspect the surface, separate running lanes, keep the run-off area clear, and use a pace the whole group can control. No diving, blocking, grabbing, pushing, or chasing a loose ball into another lane. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/rugby/rugby-ground-ball-scoop-relay.html

Ground-Ball Scoop Relay

Quick start.