Collaborative Team Play
•Year 3
•Tag Rugby
•Distributed at activity stations, spare balls at sideline
Alternative: Foam balls or size 3 footballs
Pre-sorted by colour for easy team identification
Alternative: Coloured braids or fabric strips tucked in shorts
Mark playing area boundaries and try lines
Alternative: Markers or playground equipment
Clearly distinguish teams during games
Alternative: Different coloured tags or bands
An attacking formation where players are positioned at different depths to create passing options
Passing the ball to a player who is not immediately next to you in the line
When a player is in front of a teammate who has the ball and cannot legally play
Spreading defenders across the pitch to match attacking players
When a defender successfully removes an attacker's tag
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting players in formations, calculating distances for passes, understanding angles of running lines
Forces in passing and running, understanding momentum and direction, body systems during exercise
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions and movement patterns, mapping field positions
Teamwork and cooperation, effective communication skills, leadership development, resilience when making mistakes
Move between groups during practice, central position during games to observe both teams
Watch for tactical application, safe tagging technique, and effective communication
Step in when safety concerns arise, when tactics need reinforcement, or when rule clarification needed
Use clear, exaggerated movements for tactical concepts, involve students in demonstrations, repeat key points multiple times
Minimum 30m x 20m clear area for full group activities, additional space for two 5v5 games
Dry, even surface free from hazards, check for any debris or water
Stop all activity immediately with whistle, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, record any incidents
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