Advanced Tag Rugby Tactics and Team Play
•Year 6
•Tag Rugby
•Check all belts have two tags securely attached before lesson
Alternative: Bean bags tucked into waistbands, coloured ribbons attached to belts
Ensure all balls are properly inflated and suitable for outdoor use
Alternative: Size 3 footballs for younger students, foam rugby balls for indoor use
Set up pitches before lesson with clear try lines and boundaries
Alternative: Spot markers, cones of different colours for different pitch markings
Organise into team sets before lesson starts
Alternative: Coloured t-shirts, house team colours, numbered bibs
Prepare tournament fixture list and results table in advance
Alternative: Clipboard with results table, whiteboard for score tracking
Brief student referees on basic whistle signals
Alternative: Hand signals only for quiet tournaments
A series of games between multiple teams to determine overall winners
Acting as referee to ensure fair play and rule adherence
Planned strategies used to gain advantage in attacking or defending
Fair and respectful behaviour during competitive play
Scoring system where teams earn points based on match results
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills during refereeing, explaining rules and tactics, vocabulary development
Tournament points calculation, adding scores, understanding league tables and positions
Understanding rules and their importance in society, taking responsibility for others' enjoyment and safety
Leadership responsibilities, fair play values, respect for authority and opponents, handling competition pressure
Circulate between pitches to monitor all games, position centrally to oversee tournament flow
Watch for consistent rule application, tactical development, and positive sporting behaviour throughout
Step in only for safety issues or serious rule disputes, allow student referees to manage games independently
Support student referees with positive reinforcement, model good sportsmanship in all interactions, celebrate tactical awareness and skill development
Multiple playing areas minimum 30m x 20m each, clear boundaries between pitches
Dry, level surface free from hazards, adequate grip for running and changing direction
Stop all games immediately if serious injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, ensure clear access for emergency services if required
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