MINI 2 (UNDER 10)
With the introduction of non-contested scrums and linesouts at U/9 and U/10 levels the players are being introduced to the concept of possession being contested with a scrum or lineout for infringements in the game, i.e. ball in touch, knock-on or forward pass. Coaches can now introduce the lineout and scrum skills in a safe non-contact environment where every player can try all the positions on the pitch and players are not put into specific roles.

All the collective skills that apply to Mini 1 also apply to Mini 2 but with the increase in the capacities of the players the coach can now challange the players in the game with a higher emphasis on support, continuity and decision making.

MINI 2 RULES AND REGULATIONS

Ball Size 3
Must be adhered to
Maximum time per half - single match 15 min
No injury or extra time allowed
Maximum time per half - blitz days 7 min
No injury or extra time allowed
Maximum time a squad/team is allowed to play per day/event 70 min
No injury or extra time allowed

Minimum time allowed for half time 1 min
Maximum number of players per team 8
Equal numbers on both teams - emphasis on participation and enjoyment

Safety Zone between pitches 6 m Common sense prevails
Tackle Height Below waist
Swinging tackle/high tackle to be penalised immediately & player warned
Hand off Not allowed
Players should carry the ball in two hands
Time allowed for rucks and mauls 5 sec
the 5 sec use it or lose it rule applies. This starts from the moment the ruck/maul is formed.
It is illegal to collapse a maul
Kicking No
Start Match Tap/Pass off
Pass off must be off the ground and after the referee's whistle
Method of scoring Try
Lineout 3 man (non-contested) The 3 man to include the hooker
Scrum 3 man(non-contested)
Players must stay bound until the scrum is over
Penalties No quick tap penalties allowed
Penalties are with a tap/pass off the ground after the whistle

Scrum

All players stay bound until the ball emerges
Scrums are non-contested the team awarded the scrum get possession
Opposition scrum half behind his own scrum and can't follow the ball around

Lineout

Lineout 2m from touchline
No contest
Lineout is over when the scrum half passes the ball
Both hookers to be at the front of the lineout and both scrum halves to be behind their forwards
Scrum half must pass the ball - no break allowed
Backlines 5m back from the lineout
Ball to be thrown straight into the lineout
No catch and drive allowed