Cat and Mouse

Description

Group participants in pairs, with one participant the 'Cat', and the other, the 'Mouse'.

Using cones, assemble a variety of shapes e.g. square, rectangle, triangle, and assign a shape to each pair.

On the Coach's signal, participants move around the outside of the shape with the 'Cat' attempting to catch the 'Mouse'.

Equipment
  • 24 x cones

Coaching Outcome

Participants develop their footwork, agility and movement in this fast-paced activation game.

Change It
  • Develop ball familiarity by asking the ‘Mouse’ to carry a rugby ball in two hands at all times.
  • Assemble unconventional shapes that require participants to make multiple direction changes.
  • On the signal, "swap”, participants change roles with the 'Cat' becoming the 'Mouse', and the 'Mouse' becoming the 'Cat'.

Check for Understanding
  • What part of the body does the ‘Cat’ need to watch to have the best chance of catching the ‘Mouse’?
  • What part of our feet should we use to be as agile as possible?
  • What are the benefits of having ‘quick feet’ when playing Rugby?