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This unit develops Year 6 students into confident tactical players who can execute advanced passing techniques under pressure whilst making strategic decisions in competitive situations. The emphasis shifts from basic skill execution to tactical application, with students learning to read the game, communicate effectively, and use deception to create scoring opportunities. Through progressive challenges, students develop the maturity to apply complex skills in tournament-style competition.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Pop & Pocket Pass Basics
1h

Big Question:

How do different passing techniques help us maintain possession and create scoring opportunities in tag rugby?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop correct technique for pop pass and pocket pass
  • • To understand when to use different passing techniques in game situations

Lesson 2

Pressure Passing & Movement
45 min

Big Question:

How can we maintain accurate passing technique when under pressure and on the move?

Key Objectives:

  • • To send and receive a ball accurately on the run and under pressure
  • • To demonstrate effective passing technique from both left and right pockets

Lesson 3

Passing Accurately and Dummy Passes
1h

Big Question:

How can we use deception and accurate passing to maintain possession and create attacking opportunities in tag rugby?

Key Objectives:

  • • To pass a rugby ball backwards consistently with accuracy
  • • To perform and apply dummy passes effectively in game situations

Lesson 4

Passes & Tap Penalty Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can I use tactical passing and penalty skills to create attacking opportunities in Tag Rugby?

Key Objectives:

  • • To pass missing out players in a line effectively
  • • To execute a tap penalty with a dummy half

Lesson 5

Attacking Lines & Team Talk
51 min

Big Question:

How can we use staggered formation and quick communication to create better attacking opportunities in tag rugby?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the ability to attack in staggered lines effectively
  • • To organise positioning to receive passes whilst moving

Lesson 6

Game Strategy & Tournament Play
1h

Big Question:

How can we use tactical awareness and advanced skills to dominate in competitive Tag Rugby situations?

Key Objectives:

  • • Apply tag rugby skills effectively in competitive game situations with tactical awareness
  • • Demonstrate understanding of advanced game concepts including full back positioning and advantage rule