Technical to Tactical
Tag Rugby
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
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.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use different passing techniques to create attacking opportunities whilst staying safe in tag rugby?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop pop passing and pocket passing techniques with correct ball handling
- • To understand when to use different passing techniques in game situations
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we maintain accurate passing when moving at speed and under pressure from defenders?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop the ability to send and receive a ball accurately whilst on the run
- • Master passing techniques to both left and right using appropriate pocket positioning
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use backwards passes and dummy passes to outsmart defenders in rugby?
Key Objectives:
- • To pass a rugby ball backwards consistently with accuracy
- • To execute dummy passes effectively to deceive defenders
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can tactical passing decisions and understanding offside rules give my team the advantage in rugby?
Key Objectives:
- • To execute passes that miss out players in a line for tactical advantage
- • To perform tap penalties with dummy half support correctly
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can staggered attacking lines and effective communication help us break through defensive lines in tag rugby?
Key Objectives:
- • To attack using staggered line formations
- • To organise position to receive passes on the run
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our Tag Rugby skills effectively in a competitive game while demonstrating sporting values and team understanding?
Key Objectives:
- • Apply Tag Rugby skills effectively in different game situations
- • Develop understanding of the full back position and its purpose