Progressive Tactical Scenarios (Attack vs Defence)
Progressive practice structure moving from 4v2 to 4v3 to 6v4, developing tactical decision-making under increasing defensive pressure
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Progressive practice structure moving from 4v2 to 4v3 to 6v4, developing tactical decision-making under increasing defensive pressure
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 15m per grid (can run multiple grids simultaneously)
Equipment Required
Cones
10-12 per grid for marking boundaries and lines
Rugby balls (or foam balls)
1 per grid (2-3 total)
Tag Belts and Tags
1 per student
Bibs or team identifiers
2-3 different colours for teams
Whiteboard and markers
1 for teaching demonstrations
Rugby Balls
As needed
Tag Belts
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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