Defending as a team
I can understand and apply defensive tactics in a game situation to prevent attacking opportunities for my opponents.
Defending as a team
I can understand and apply defensive tactics in a game situation to prevent attacking opportunities for my opponents.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: tagging opponents successfully requires using both hands, focussing on the hips and staying low when approaching.
- Move: when we are close to the ball carrier, we apply pressure by moving towards them quickly.
- Think: when defending, ensuring everyone's in position ready to apply pressure, needs concentration and decision making.
- Feel: taking responsibility to officiate our games, to ensure that everyone plays by the rules, demonstrates integrity.
- Connect: it is important to play respectfully to make sure everyone is motivated and happy when playing the game.
Keywords
Tag - a "tag" is the act of removing a tag or ribbon that is attached to the ball carrier's belt in tag rugby
Carrier - the player who is currently in possession of the ball
Marked - closely guarding our opponent to prevent them from receiving the ball or from passing the ball to others
Common misconception
Pupils often believe they can use physical contact to tackle or push their opponent.
Remind pupils that tag rugby is a non-contact sport and pupils can only tag their opponents or intercept a pass.
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Equipment
1 rugby ball between 2, 1 set of tags per pupil, 30+ cones, bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
