My son is seven. He plays tag rugby most weekends and is going off the game. The children are now playing in festivals and he rarely gets passed the ball. He is able to catch quite well, he has his hands ready to receive the ball and is doing ok at the game. I have told him to support other players, call for the ball, and be in a position where someone will look to him to throw it. He is making an effort to do these things but it is tough when he goes through several games really only receiving the ball a few times. He has told me that he doesn't get passed the ball and he is right. What can I do to support him? I would like him to approach the problem so that there is some sort of tangible improvement for him as far as being part of the game goes. It is a catch 22 because the less he gets the ball the more despondent and the less skills he gains.
He tends to be distracted quite easily and is not hugely competitive but there are other children in the team who are equally distracted and not particularly competitive. Any suggestions would be appreciated?