Zone Scoring Tag Rugby Game
Modified tag rugby game with differentiated scoring zones where the middle third of the try area is worth 3 points and outer thirds worth 1 point each, encouraging tactical decision-making and support play
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Modified tag rugby game with differentiated scoring zones where the middle third of the try area is worth 3 points and outer thirds worth 1 point each, encouraging tactical decision-making and support play
Quick Info
high
25
Multiple 20m x 15m pitches (typically 2-3 games simultaneously)
Equipment Required
Tag belts with tags
2 per student (60 total for 30 students)
Rugby Balls
2 per game (4-6 balls total)
Boundary cones
40 cones
Team bibs
15 of one colour (half the class)
Zone markers
12 cones (different colour to mark zones)
Tag Belts
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Rugby
Invasion Games
Activity Tags
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Game Application
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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