Run the round

How to play Sidestep Cone Slalom

Step 1

Carry with two hands, plant outside each cone, and finish a controlled sidestep route without a defender.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Practice footwork. No contact. 18 x 6 m slalom lane.

Example: Carry with two hands, plant outside each cone, and finish a controlled sidestep route without a defender.

Host tip

Keep it clean

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

Safety: Score control, not fastest time, and stop if the surface becomes slippery. Use one runner at a time with a separate walking return route. 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

2-10 who want a 8-12 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Rugby

Category Rugby

Best for 2-10 who want a 8-12 min round.

Players 2-10

Time 8-12 min

Gear 1 Rugby ball, 10 cones, Score note

Space Open field or marked touch pitch

Energy Medium

Setup Build a six-cone slalom with at least 2 metres between turns. Mark a start line, finish gate, and walking return route. Inspect the lane for holes, wet patches, and obstacles.

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

Sidestep Cone Slalom also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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We're playing Sidestep Cone Slalom from Studboards. Sidestep Cone Slalom: Carry with two hands, plant outside each cone, and finish a controlled sidestep route without a defender. Fits: Players: 2-10 | Time: 8-12 min | Gear: 1 Rugby ball, 10 cones, Score note Safety: Score control, not fastest time, and stop if the surface becomes slippery. Use one runner at a time with a separate walking return route. 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-sidestep-cone-slalom.html

Sidestep Cone Slalom

Quick start.