Create, understand and apply attacking tactics in game situations
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can apply attacking tactics in a game situation to create an attack that may result in a try.
Key learning points
- Move: we must pass and move accurately and consistently with good technique in order to create attacking opportunities.
- Move: executing effective overlaps and dummy passes increases the chances of scoring in a game.
- Think: making effective decisions as to which tactics to use in a game can increase our chances of success.
- Feel: striving to improve our performance by identifying our strengths and weaknesses demonstrates strong integrity.
- 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.
Teacher tip
Allow time for peer assessment and the use of pupil modelling as it will be really useful for helping all pupils progress and understand how to apply the different tactics and skills in this lesson.
Equipment
1 rugby ball between 5 pupils, 1 set of tags per pupil, 30+ cones, bibs.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which player is responsible for trying to stop the opposition scoring in a game?
Q2.How can you ensure all your team applies effective tactics?
Q3.What should you do when your team makes a tag?
Q4.After a tag is made, if the defender is in front of the ball player, they are ...
Assessment exit quiz
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?
Q2.What is an attacking tactic that can help create space and improve your team's chances of scoring a try?
Q3.What is a benefit of performing a dummy pass that can help you create more attacking opportunities?
Q4.When implementing attacking tactics in a game, what can increase the chances of success?
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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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