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Indoor Rugby Target Toss

A soft-ball indoor target game for rainy match days, using a laundry basket or cardboard goal.

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About this activity

Make an indoor rugby-inspired target toss with a foam ball or rolled-up socks. Children aim from different distances, add their scores, and swap roles as scorer and thrower.

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Download the Rugby Skills Scorecard sheet

A simple scorecard for passing, target toss, balance, and teamwork challenges.

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Materials needed

  • Foam ball or rolled-up socks
  • Laundry basket or cardboard box
  • Tape
  • Scorecard

Preparation time

5 minutes

How to play

  1. 1Clear a safe throwing zone and mark a line.
  2. 2Place a basket or box a few steps away.
  3. 3Take turns tossing the soft ball and record scores.
  4. 4Move the target closer or further away to suit each child.

Learning benefits

AimNumber practiceTurn-takingIndoor safety

Best for

Tags

rugbyWorld Cupindoorrainy daygame

Seasons

autumn

Occasions

World Cuprainy dayweekend

Key stages

EYFSKS1

Weather

RainyColdAny Weather

SEN-friendly note

This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.

Safety note

Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.

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