Consolidate attacking and defending in mini games
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can effectively switch from attacking to defending in a game of tag rugby.
Key learning points
- Move: to score more tries than our opponents we have to accurately pass, move at speed and support the ball carrier.
- Move: when our team loses possession, we need to react quickly to be ready to defend and stop the attack.
- Think: reflecting on our performance ensures we understand how roles change when we are attacking and defending.
- Feel: always supporting our teammates to help them improve their attacking and defending skills demonstrates integrity.
- Connect: playing by the rules and respecting our teammates, opponents and officials, demonstrates effective leadership.
Keywords
Attacking - trying to score points or goals
Defender - the player or person responsible for preventing the opposition (attackers) from scoring
Game - an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules
Common misconception
Pupils forget previously learnt rules and skills, leading them to chase after the ball instead of maintaining positions and structure.
Remind pupils that teamwork, communication, positioning and tactics can all lead to creating better chances, conceding less tries and scoring more tries.
Teacher tip
By differentiating ability on each team, you can encourage scaffolding and more equal matches. If necessary, team sizes can change to match the group size. If you have a spare team, they can practise core passing skills in a free area away from the pitches.
Equipment
1 ball per team, 1 set of tags per pupil, 30+ cones, bibs.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a planned set of actions used by a team in a game called?
Q2.How can you ensure everyone understands the team's tactics?
Q3.What should you do if a tactic doesn’t work?
Q4.What is most important in a game?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do you need to do if your team loses possession of the ball?
Q2.What is the name for the player whose main responsibility is to prevent the opposition scoring?
Q3.What can contribute to scoring more tries in a game?
Q4.How can you show integrity when playing a game of Tag Rugby?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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