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- Year 11
Ripping the ball and passing backwards
I can pass backwards accurately and also rip the ball from a teammate when they are tackled.
- Year 11
Ripping the ball and passing backwards
I can pass backwards accurately and also rip the ball from a teammate when they are tackled.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: passing the ball backwards, but in front of the support player, allows them to run onto the ball at speed.
- Move: grip the ball with both hands and twist your body to rip it from your teammate after a tag to keep possession.
- Think: timing your rip quickly after the tag/touch keeps the game flowing and can catch the defence unorganised.
- Feel: taking control of the ball from a rip develops strong confidence to lead over the next play.
- Connect: clear communication helps prevent handling errors by increasing awareness of the location of other players.
Keywords
Rip - taking the ball from a tagged teammate by gripping it with both hands and twisting it away quickly to keep play moving
Breakdown - after a ball carrier is tagged, a rip occurs and defenders form around the tag
Knock-on - when a player drops and fumbles a ball forwards when trying to catch a pass
Common misconception
Pupils think that when they are tagged/touched, the attacker can just give the ball (1 handed) to their teammate.
When tagged/touched, the attacker should present the ball with 2 hands and their teammate should rip the ball with 2 hands to keep it safe and avoid fumbles and knock ons.
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Equipment
1 rugby ball between 4, 5 sets of bibs, 30+ cones and tag belts (optional)
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
