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Three-Gate Try Dash

Read one shadow defender, choose the open gate, and ground the ball before a clean tag.

Practice evasion. Light tag or flag. 3 gates · 15×12m.

  • BoardRugby
  • CategoryRugby
  • Best for2-8 who want a 10–15 min round.
  • Players2-8
Three-Gate Try Dash activity preview - Read one shadow defender, choose the open gate, and ground the ball before a clean tag.
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“Read one shadow defender, choose the open gate, and ground the ball before a clean tag.”

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How to play Three-Gate Try Dash

Step 1

Read one shadow defender, choose the open gate, and ground the ball before a clean tag.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

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How the result works

Practice evasion. Light tag or flag. 3 gates · 15×12m.

Example: Read one shadow defender, choose the open gate, and ground the ball before a clean tag.

Host tip

Keep it clean

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

Safety: Flag belts are the preferred contact method. No blocking, grabbing, diving, hand-offs, or contact near the head, chest, or waist. Keep at least 3 metres beyond every try gate clear.

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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, 8 cones, Flag belts preferred
Space Open field or marked touch pitch
Energy Medium
Setup Place three 2-metre try gates along one end of a 15-by-12-metre area. The attacker starts with the ball 10 metres away; the defender starts centrally, 2 metres back. Agree on flag removal or a gentle upper-arm or shoulder-blade touch before the first round.
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  • 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.
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We're playing Three-Gate Try Dash from Studboards. Three-Gate Try Dash: Read one shadow defender, choose the open gate, and ground the ball before a clean tag. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 10–15 min | Gear: 1 rugby ball, 8 cones, Flag belts preferred Safety: Flag belts are the preferred contact method. No blocking, grabbing, diving, hand-offs, or contact near the head, chest, or waist. Keep at least 3 metres beyond every try gate clear. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/rugby/rugby-three-gate-try-dash.html

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