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Defenders tryto lift theball-carrierclear off theground

Diameter is approximately 10 metres wide

Start in the centreof the circle

The defender can alsosteal the ball to win

Time how long ittakes to carrythe attackerout of the circle

Defenders mustNOT push or dragthe ball-carrier tothe ground

CIRCLE KING

LAST MONTH we featured the sumo version of King of the Ring, where two players work to push the ball-carrier out of the ring, or steal the ball from him. Here’s another version of the game. To win it, the two defenders have to bodily lift the ball-carrier and carry him out of the ring!

THIS MONTH’S GAME

WHAT’S NEEDEDAll you need is a rugby ball and cones to mark a round playing area approximately ten metres wide. You might also need a stopwatch.

HOW TO PLAYStart with the ball-carrier in the centre of the circle, then

send in his two opponents, start the clock – and let the contest begin. The defenders aren’t allowed to push, pull or drag the ball-carrier out of the ring. Instead, they must try to lift him clear of the ground and carry him out!

Just like King of the Ring, Circle King is a fun and

competitive strength and fi tness workout.

TACTICSTime the contest to last between 30 and 90 seconds, depending on age. The ball-carrier should concentrate on making himself heavy, and do his best to stay on his feet.

TAKE IT WITH YOU

TO THE PARK

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