Run the round

How to play Place-Kick Ladder

Step 1

Choose your distance, set the ball, and climb a fair kicking ladder through an empty target lane.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Kick for points. No contact. Clear target lane.

Example: Choose your distance, set the ball, and climb a fair kicking ladder through an empty target lane.

Host tip

Keep it clean

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

Safety: One active kicker and one completely empty lane. Pad real posts; do not use hard improvised uprights in a running area. Keep all players behind the kicker until retrieval is called.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 10–15 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Rugby

Category Rugby

Best for 2-8 who want a 10–15 min round.

Players 2-8

Time 10–15 min

Gear 1 rugby ball, Kicking tee or stable sand mound, Cones, Padded posts or tall cone gate

Space Open field or marked touch pitch

Energy Medium

Setup Use padded rugby posts or build a tall, wide target gate with safe flexible markers. Mark close, middle, and wide kicking spots. Create a waiting zone 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

Place-Kick Ladder 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 Place-Kick Ladder from Studboards. Place-Kick Ladder: Choose your distance, set the ball, and climb a fair kicking ladder through an empty target lane. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 10–15 min | Gear: 1 rugby ball, Kicking tee or stable sand mound, Cones, Padded posts or tall cone gate Safety: One active kicker and one completely empty lane. Pad real posts; do not use hard improvised uprights in a running area. Keep all players behind the kicker until retrieval is called. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/rugby/rugby-place-kick-ladder.html

Place-Kick Ladder

Quick start.