- Year 8
Passing, receiving and breaking the gain line
I can pass and receive on the move.
- Year 8
Passing, receiving and breaking the gain line
I can pass and receive on the move.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: sweeping both hands across the body and following through in the direction of the pass increases accuracy.
- Move: making eye contact with the receiving player before passing avoids handling mistakes.
- Think: you are not allowed to pass the ball to a teammate who is closer to the oppositions try line than you are.
- Feel: innovative passing techniques include offloading in contact and running different lines in attack.
- Connect: with practice you can almost sense where teammates will be but eye contact before passing is preferable.
Keywords
Forward pass - when the ball fails to travel perpendicular or backwards towards a players own try line
Knock-on - when a player drops and fumbles a ball forwards when trying to catch a pass
Offside - a player who is closer to the oppositions try line, than the ball carrier, and hence not allowed to interfere with play until back onside
Common misconception
I don't need to practice passing because I can already catch well and have good technique.
Passing isn’t just about mechanics, it’s also about teamwork. Practicing with different teammates helps improve subtle communication, like eye contact and timing, and allows you to understand how others prefer to receive the ball.
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Passing, receiving and breaking the gain line, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Passing, receiving and breaking the gain line, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
30+ cones, 10 x rugby balls, 5 sets of 5 bibs.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
