Run the round

How to play Pop-Pass Gate Chain

Step 1

Connect short two-handed pop passes through a row of gates without letting the support line overrun the ball.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Time short passes. No contact. Two 18 x 4 m lanes.

Example: Connect short two-handed pop passes through a row of gates without letting the support line overrun the ball.

Host tip

Keep it clean

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

Safety: Keep the two lanes separated and return outside the active area. 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, 16 cones

Space Open field or marked touch pitch

Energy Medium

Setup Build two separate lanes with four gates spaced about 4 metres apart. Split into equal teams and stagger players behind the first carrier. Mark a walking return route outside each lane.

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

Pop-Pass Gate Chain also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Quick 10-minute games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Pop-Pass Gate Chain from Studboards. Pop-Pass Gate Chain: Connect short two-handed pop passes through a row of gates without letting the support line overrun the ball. Fits: Players: 4-12 | Time: 8-12 min | Gear: 2 Rugby balls, 16 cones Safety: Keep the two lanes separated and return outside the active area. 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-pop-pass-gate-chain.html

Pop-Pass Gate Chain

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