Run the round

How to play Switch-Line Try Run

Step 1

Cross two running lines behind the ball carrier, time one short switch pass, and finish through the open gate.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Change the attack angle. No contact. 18 x 10 m channel.

Example: Cross two running lines behind the ball carrier, time one short switch pass, and finish through the open gate.

Host tip

Keep it clean

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

Safety: Walk through the crossing route before adding speed. The switch runner always crosses behind the carrier and no defender is used. 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

3-9 who want a 10-15 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Rugby

Category Rugby

Best for 3-9 who want a 10-15 min round.

Players 3-9

Time 10-15 min

Gear 1 Rugby ball, 10 cones

Space Open field or marked touch pitch

Energy Medium

Setup Mark an 18-by-10-metre channel with left and right finish gates. Start a carrier in the middle and one support runner half a step behind on each side. Use a cone at halfway as the switch point.

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

Switch-Line Try Run 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 Switch-Line Try Run from Studboards. Switch-Line Try Run: Cross two running lines behind the ball carrier, time one short switch pass, and finish through the open gate. Fits: Players: 3-9 | Time: 10-15 min | Gear: 1 Rugby ball, 10 cones Safety: Walk through the crossing route before adding speed. The switch runner always crosses behind the carrier and no defender is used. 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-switch-line-try-run.html

Switch-Line Try Run

Quick start.