Tag Rugby
•Year 3
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 3 students to the fundamental concepts of invasion games through tag rugby, emphasising teamwork, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking. The focus is on developing ball-handling skills alongside understanding of attack and defence roles, creating a foundation for more complex invasion games. Through progressive skill-building and culminating tournament play, students learn that success in tag rugby comes from working together rather than individual brilliance.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we work together to keep possession of the ball and score tries?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use effective tagging to defend our territory and stop attackers from scoring?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we work together to create space and beat defenders in tag rugby?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work together to move the ball forwards and score tries while understanding when and where to pass?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we combine passing and moving skills to create successful attacking opportunities in tag rugby?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we apply all our tag rugby skills in competitive tournament play while showing excellent sportsmanship?
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