Mastering Attack & Defence
•Year 6
•Tag Rugby
•Two different colours available for each team
Alternative: Bibs tucked into waistbands, velcro strips
Check inflation and condition before lesson
Alternative: Size 3 or 4 rugby balls, foam rugby balls
For marking pitch boundaries and try lines
Alternative: Markers, spots, corner flags
For timing matches and breaks
Alternative: Phone timers, wall clock
Pre-prepared with team names and fixture list
Alternative: Whiteboard, digital scoring app
For student referees to control matches
Alternative: Voice commands, hand signals
A competition involving multiple teams playing matches against each other
Planned strategies used by teams to gain advantage in attack or defence
The arrangement of players on the field for attacking or defensive play
Acting as a referee to ensure fair play and implement game rules
Extra points awarded for achieving specific performance criteria
Assessing team performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills in leadership and officiating, vocabulary development through tactical discussions, report writing on tournament performance
Tournament scoring calculations, statistics tracking, time management during matches, league table mathematics
Score recording systems, data analysis of tournament results, digital presentation of achievements
Cooperation and teamwork under pressure, managing emotions during competition, respect for others, leadership responsibilities
Move between both playing areas to observe matches and support referees, maintain overview of all activities
Monitor tactical application, officiating quality, competitive intensity, and sportsmanship throughout tournament
Step in if referee decisions need support, if competitive behaviour becomes inappropriate, or if safety concerns arise
Model appropriate celebration of success, demonstrate gracious acceptance of results, show support for all participants regardless of tournament outcomes
Two playing areas minimum 30m x 20m each, clear of obstacles with adequate buffer zones
Firm, even surface free from holes, debris or hazards, appropriate for running and quick directional changes
Immediate first aid available, clear evacuation routes established, emergency contact information accessible
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