Team Play & Territory
•Year 3
•Tag Rugby
•Distributed around the area perimeter before lesson starts
Alternative: Foam balls, rugby-style balls, or soft touch balls
Mark try lines and area boundaries
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, or chalk lines
For team identification in group activities
Alternative: Coloured bands or team markers
A score worth 5 points achieved by placing the ball down with two hands behind the opponent's try line
Having control of the ball as a team
A passing technique where hands follow through in the direction of the pass
Creating a clear area for your teammate to pass to, usually with ready hands
Running behind the ball carrier to help maintain possession
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills, following and giving instructions, sports vocabulary development
Counting passes and steps, measuring distances for tries, calculating team scores
Understanding forces in passing, body systems during exercise, trajectory of ball flight
Directions and spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns around area
Teamwork and cooperation, managing emotions in competitive situations, resilience when making mistakes
Stand at corner of area for visibility of all students, move around during activities to provide individual feedback
Watch for correct ball handling, safe movement patterns, and positive teamwork behaviours
Step in if safety compromised, if students struggling with basic techniques, or if team dynamics become negative
Always demonstrate new skills slowly first, then at game speed. Use positive examples from students when possible. Show incorrect technique to highlight differences.
Minimum 30m x 20m outdoor area or large sports hall, clear of obstacles
Even, dry surface free from hazards, stones, or holes that could cause trips
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact school procedures if needed
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