King and Queen Defensive Game
Modified tag rugby where attacking team secretly nominates one King or Queen who is the only player allowed to score, forcing defence to identify and stop the key threat
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Modified tag rugby where attacking team secretly nominates one King or Queen who is the only player allowed to score, forcing defence to identify and stop the key threat
Quick Info
high
20
20m x 15m for standard play (can adjust 15m x 10m for smaller groups)
Equipment Required
Cones
12-16 (to mark grid boundaries and try lines)
Tag Belts
30 (one per student)
Tags
60 (two per student)
Rugby ball
1 per game (2-3 if running multiple grids)
Bibs
15 (half class in one colour)
Rugby Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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