All of rugby. None of the tackles.

Here's how the first hour goes.

1. 1
   On arrivalWe welcome you on the pitch.

   A coach greets everyone by name and we start with an easy warm-up game so nobody stands around feeling new.

2. 2
   Next few minutesA quick intro to T1 and how we play.

   The coach explains the game in a few sentences and goes over the four principles below. That's the only talk before you play.

3. 3
   Most of the hourBall in hand.

   We teach the rules as you play. Sneakers and water are all you need.

4. 4
   Right afterThe third half.

   We stay for snacks and a drink after playing, so by your second session you'll already know a few people.

It's a different kind of team sport.

• You can only pass backwards.

  So the ball moves through everyone's hands. There's no single star who touches it every play.

• Every body type has a job.

  Scrums and lineouts need different people for different roles, so the quick, the tall and the first-time player all have a place. T1 keeps those set pieces.

• Respect for the referee is part of the rules.

  Only the captain speaks to the ref, and arguing costs your team a penalty.

• Come for the game, stay for the third half.

  After the game, both teams eat and hang out together. It's an old rugby tradition and the easiest way to get to know people.

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