Competitive Games with Tactical Timeouts
Full tag rugby games with structured tactical stoppages allowing teams to evaluate and adjust strategies during gameplay
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Full tag rugby games with structured tactical stoppages allowing teams to evaluate and adjust strategies during gameplay
Quick Info
high
24
Two full-size pitches 30m x 40m each with 5m buffer zone between
Equipment Required
Rugby Balls
1 per pitch plus 1 spare (3 total)
Tag Belts and Tags
1 belt per student (30 belts, 60 tags total)
Cones for pitch marking
30-40 for two full pitches with try lines
Bibs
15-18 in contrasting colours for team identification
Whistle
1 for teacher plus optional for student referees
Mini whiteboards
1 per team pitch-side (4 total)
Water bottles
Available for all students
Tag Belts
As needed
Cones
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Rugby
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Teaching Focus
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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