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Drawing Defenders and Support Play

Progressive drill teaching students to draw defenders before passing to create space for teammates, developing tactical attacking understanding

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About This Activity

Progressive drill teaching students to draw defenders before passing to create space for teammates, developing tactical attacking understanding

Quick Info

moderate
24
Multiple grids: 15m x 20m each. Total area 40m x 30m for 3-4 grids

Equipment Required

Rugby Balls

1 per grid plus spares (5-6 total)

Cones

30-40 for grid marking and static defenders

Tag Belts and Tags

1 belt per student, 2 tags each (30 belts, 60 tags)

Whiteboards with pens

1 per group (4)

Tag Belts

As needed

Whiteboard Pens

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 9
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Tag Rugby

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Skills

Tactics
Team Play
Passing
Decision Making

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Team Challenge
Progressive Challenge

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Weather

All Weather