Offside Line Formation Drill
Practice understanding and applying offside rules through quick defensive line formation
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About This Activity
Practice understanding and applying offside rules through quick defensive line formation
Quick Info
moderate
12
20m x 15m
Equipment Required
Cones
10-15
Rugby ball or substitute
1
Whistle
1
Rugby Balls
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Positioning
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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