Rugby Posters: Catch & Pass + Tackle Safety

Clear, simple visual posters to support safe, effective rugby teaching

This resource includes two high-quality rugby technique posters designed for Upper KS2 and KS3, ideal for display in sports halls, changing rooms or classrooms, and for use during practical lessons.

Both posters use clear cartoon-style visuals and simple coaching cues to support understanding for all learners, including non-rugby players and mixed-ability classes.

Poster 1: Catch and Pass

This poster focuses on developing confident and accurate handling skills using clear visual cues and consistent coaching language.

Key teaching points include:

Hands out towards the ball for an early catch

Keeping the ball off the chest

Pulling arms across and pushing through on the pass

Extending elbows and pointing hands towards the target (palms down)

Ideal for introducing rugby handling, reinforcing technique during lessons, or supporting invasion games where passing in any direction is allowed.

Poster 2: Tackle Safety

This poster reinforces safe, progressive contact technique with a strong emphasis on body position and head safety.

Key teaching points include:

Same foot, same shoulder

Tackling below the ball

Head close and tight – ear to hip

Arms in tight, punch through

Wrapping and squeezing

Leg drive through the player

The poster supports safe contact teaching without encouraging reckless collisions and is suitable for schools introducing contact gradually.

Why teachers use these posters

Clear, consistent coaching language

Student-friendly visuals

Supports non-specialist teachers

Reinforces safety and confidence

Easy to display and reference during lessons

Suitable for Upper KS2 and KS3

These posters work particularly well alongside progressive rugby units, small-sided games, and confidence-first approaches to contact

NOW INCLUDES ADDITIONAL BONUS POSTERS

Ruck technique
Ball presentation
Standard touch rules

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