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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.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Passing and Moving with the Ball
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together to keep possession of the ball and score tries?

Key Objectives:

  • • To introduce moving with the ball while maintaining control and possession
  • • To develop basic passing and receiving skills using correct technique

Lesson 2

Tagging Technique and Application
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use effective tagging to defend our territory and stop attackers from scoring?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand and demonstrate the correct tagging technique
  • • To apply tagging skills in game situations to defend effectively

Lesson 3

Creating Space When Attacking
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together to create space and beat defenders in tag rugby?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand how attackers can create space to beat defenders
  • • To develop decision-making skills when passing or running with the ball

Lesson 4

Passing and Moving Forwards
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together to move the ball forwards and score tries while understanding when and where to pass?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop accurate passing techniques using both hands
  • • To understand positioning when moving forwards with the ball

Lesson 5

Passing & Moving Skills
45 min

Big Question:

How can we combine passing and moving skills to create successful attacking opportunities in tag rugby?

Key Objectives:

  • • Students will combine passing and moving skills to create attacking opportunities
  • • Students will understand when, where and why to create space when attacking

Lesson 6

Tag Rugby Tournament
1h

Big Question:

How can we apply all our tag rugby skills in competitive tournament play while showing excellent sportsmanship?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply tag rugby skills learned throughout the unit in competitive match situations
  • • To understand and follow complex rules including offside during competitive play