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Create, understand and apply attacking tactics in game situations

I can apply attacking tactics in a game situation to create an attack that may result in a try.

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Year 6

Create, understand and apply attacking tactics in game situations

I can apply attacking tactics in a game situation to create an attack that may result in a try.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: we must pass and move accurately and consistently with good technique in order to create attacking opportunities.
  2. Move: executing effective overlaps and dummy passes increases the chances of scoring in a game.
  3. Think: making effective decisions as to which tactics to use in a game can increase our chances of success.
  4. Feel: striving to improve our performance by identifying our strengths and weaknesses demonstrates strong integrity.
  5. Connect: suggesting ways our team can improve their performance shows excellent leadership and resourcefulness.

Keywords

  • Try - the method of scoring points in rugby by successfully placing the ball on the ground with downward pressure

  • Overlap - running behind and around a teammate to receive a pass

  • Dummy pass - pretending to pass the ball to mislead defenders and create space

Common misconception

Pupils believe that when they use an attacking tactic it will always be successful.

Remind pupils that not all tactics work but they should continue to try hard and use a variety of tactics.


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equipment-required

Equipment

1 rugby ball between 5 pupils, 1 set of tags per pupil, 30+ cones, bibs.

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Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity
supervision-level

Supervision

Adult supervision required

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Licence

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which player is responsible for trying to stop the opposition scoring in a game?
attacker
Correct answer: defender
referee
Q2.
How can you ensure all your team applies effective tactics?
Correct answer: good communication
being respectful
accurate passing
Q3.
What should you do when your team makes a tag?
celebrate
Correct answer: quickly step back
take the ball
Q4.
After a tag is made, if the defender is in front of the ball player, they are ...
Correct answer: offside.
onside.
winning.

4 Questions

Q1.
What must you do with the ball when you’ve carried it to the opposition's try line to score a try?
Throw it.
Hold it up.
Correct answer: Place it down.
Q2.
What is an attacking tactic that can help create space and improve your team's chances of scoring a try?
slow passes
Correct answer: overlapping run
forward pass
Q3.
What is a benefit of performing a dummy pass that can help you create more attacking opportunities?
tricks the referee
Correct answer: tricks your opponent
tricks your teammate
Q4.
When implementing attacking tactics in a game, what can increase the chances of success?
Correct answer: effective decision making
scoring more tries
good defending