Technical to Tactical
•Year 5
•Tag Rugby
•Each student wears belt with 2 tags attached at hip level
Alternative: Fabric strips or bibs tucked into shorts
Distributed around pitch boundaries for quick access
Alternative: Foam rugby balls for safety
6 colours needed for main activity, plus pitch boundary markers
Alternative: Coloured spots or markers
Mark 2 Tag Rugby pitches approximately 30m x 20m each
Alternative: Rope lines or chalk markings
A defensive player positioned behind the main defensive line to provide a second layer of protection
When the referee allows play to continue after an infringement if the non-offending team gains an advantage
Spreading the attacking play wide to create gaps in the opposing team's defensive line
The action of placing the ball on the ground and stepping over it to restart play after being tagged
When a player is ahead of the ball when it's played by their own team
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting tags and scoring, calculating tournament points, measuring 5m retreat distances, timing game periods
Understanding forces in running and passing, friction for stopping and starting, heart rate changes during exercise
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding of pitch dimensions and boundaries, direction and movement patterns
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience and determination, managing emotions in competitive situations, showing respect for others
Move between pitches during tournament to observe all teams, central position during skills activities
Skill application under pressure, tactical decision-making, sporting values demonstration
Step in for rule clarification, safety concerns, or to highlight good tactical examples
Use students to demonstrate tactical concepts, emphasise sporting values through positive examples
Minimum 60m x 40m for 2 Tag Rugby pitches plus central activity area
Dry, even surface free from hazards, adequate grip for running and changing direction
Stop play immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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