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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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About This Activity

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