Tactical Team Performance
•Year 6
•Tag Rugby
•Check belts are secure before activity begins
Alternative: Fabric strips or bandanas tucked into waistbands
Balls should be correctly inflated for safe handling
Alternative: Size 3 footballs for better handling
Bright colours for easy identification during games
Alternative: Different coloured tops or pinnards
Mark boundaries, start/finish lines, and team areas
Alternative: Markers or bean bags
For drawing set play diagrams and tactical discussions
Alternative: Large paper and thick markers
A pre-planned sequence of passes and movements designed to create attacking opportunities
A set play where the ball carrier changes direction and passes to a teammate running behind
A set play involving a loop pass where the initial passer runs around behind teammates
A short, quick pass delivered at chest height to maintain momentum
A player who runs a line to deceive defenders but doesn't receive the ball
Players positioning themselves to help the ball carrier by offering passing options
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following and giving complex instructions, tactical vocabulary development, explaining strategies to others
Calculating angles of runs in set plays, measuring distances for optimal positioning, timing sequences in seconds
Understanding momentum and direction changes in movement, forces involved in passing, reaction times in coordinated activities
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding movement patterns and directions, mapping player positions
Teamwork and cooperation, leadership skills, resilience when set plays don't work perfectly, communication skills
Move around different practice groups to provide individual feedback, stand where you can see all teams during rotations
Watch for timing in set plays, communication between players, tactical understanding demonstrated in games
Step in if set plays becoming too rushed, if students showing frustration with unsuccessful attempts, if safety standards dropping
Use whiteboard diagrams effectively, walk through movements slowly initially, provide positive specific feedback on good attempts
Minimum 40m x 30m playing area with clear boundaries and adequate run-off space
Dry, even surface free from holes, stones, or other hazards that could cause slips
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact school medical support if needed
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