Individual Skills to Team Tactics
•Year 4
•Tag Rugby
•Ensure belts are properly fitted and tags are securely attached
Alternative: Bibs tucked into shorts, velcro belts
Check tags attach and release properly from belts
Alternative: Coloured bibs or markers
Mix of sizes available for differentiation purposes
Alternative: Foam rugby balls, size 3 rugby balls for easier handling
Used to mark court areas and boundaries
Alternative: Markers, spots, bean bags
For filming student work to support assessment judgements
Alternative: Phone camera, video camera
A short upward pass where hands go under the ball and 'pop' it upwards for a teammate to catch
When a player loops behind a teammate after passing to create an extra attacking option
When the ball is accidentally hit or dropped forward by a player's hand or arm
An illegal pass where the ball travels forward towards the opponents' goal line
When play continues after an infringement if the non-offending team gains an advantage
A method of restarting play where the ball is tapped with the foot and passed backwards
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Developing sports vocabulary, giving clear instructions to teammates, listening skills during rule explanations
Counting passes in sequence, measuring distances for games, calculating team scores and angles of passing
Understanding forces in passing, friction between boots and ground, effects of exercise on heart rate and breathing
Teamwork and cooperation, managing emotions in competitive situations, showing respect for opponents and officials
Move constantly around groups to observe all students, position at corners for maximum visibility during game phases
Watch for correct technique development, positive sporting behaviour, and understanding of tactical concepts
Step in when safety concerns arise, technique errors persist, or game flow breaks down due to rule misunderstanding
Use student volunteers to demonstrate good practice, emphasise key teaching points through exaggerated movements, provide both positive and corrective examples
Minimum 30m x 20m outdoor area or large sports hall with clear boundaries
Dry, even surface free from stones, holes, or other hazards that could cause trips or falls
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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