Take Metres Not Time Drill
A drill teaching players to advance forward when tagged rather than standing still, building attacking momentum
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About This Activity
A drill teaching players to advance forward when tagged rather than standing still, building attacking momentum
Quick Info
8 mins
moderate
18
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Rugby Balls
6-10
Cones
8-12
Tag Belts
2 per student
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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