This unit transforms Year 5 students from individual tag rugby players into strategic team members who understand how defensive positioning, passing combinations, and tactical formations create successful gameplay. The focus shifts from basic skills to sophisticated team tactics, with students learning to read the game, communicate effectively, and execute coordinated attacking and defensive strategies that mirror real rugby principles.
This unit develops Year 5 students into strategic rugby players who understand both individual technique and team dynamics. Moving beyond basic handling skills, students learn to read the game, make tactical decisions under pressure, and work as cohesive attacking and defensive units. The progression from skill-focused lessons to tournament application builds confidence while introducing the complex decision-making that makes rugby such an engaging team sport.
This unit develops Year 5 students from confident individual passers into tactical team players who can read the game and make split-second decisions. The progression emphasises technical excellence under pressure before introducing sophisticated attacking strategies and game management skills. Through systematic skill development and progressive tactical challenges, students learn to combine individual technique with team strategy in authentic game situations.
This unit develops Year 5 students' tactical understanding of tag rugby by progressing from individual passing techniques to coordinated team strategies in both attack and defence. Students refine advanced skills like miss passes and loop passing whilst learning to read game situations and make strategic decisions under pressure. The unit culminates in authentic tournament play where students apply their learning in competitive contexts whilst developing leadership through officiating roles.