Foundations to Tournament Play
•Year 4
•Tag Rugby
•Check inflation and distribute around activity areas
Alternative: Foam rugby balls, tennis balls for beginners
Ensure velcro strips are working, have spares available
Alternative: Coloured bands, strips of fabric
Mark boundaries and try lines clearly
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
Different colours for team identification
Alternative: Coloured bands
A pass where the ball travels towards the opponent's try line, which is not allowed in rugby
Being in a position behind the ball carrier when not allowed, preventing fair play
Being in front of the ball carrier as a defender, or behind/beside as an attacker
The player currently holding the ball
The line where teams must place the ball to score points
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Spatial awareness and geometry through positioning, angles of passes, measuring distances
Forces and motion in ball flight, physics of direction and momentum
Directional vocabulary, understanding of relative positioning, mapping movement patterns
Fair play and rules, teamwork and cooperation, respect for others and authority
Move around perimeter to observe all groups, position centrally during demonstrations
Watch for rule compliance, passing technique, and positioning awareness
Step in when rules are consistently broken or unsafe play occurs
Use students as examples, exaggerate movements for visibility, repeat key demonstrations as needed
Minimum 30m x 20m outdoor area or large sports hall
Flat, dry surface free from holes or debris
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students continue safely under supervision
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