This unit develops Year 8 students' tactical understanding of tag rugby through progressive mastery of passing techniques and decision-making under pressure. The emphasis shifts from individual ball control to sophisticated team play, with deceptive passing patterns and spatial manipulation becoming central to success. Through carefully structured progressions, students transition from fundamental skills to tournament application, building both technical competence and strategic thinking.
This unit develops students' ability to apply rugby skills and tactical thinking in competitive invasion game contexts. Through progressive experiences, students master the fundamental skills of evasion, passing, and defensive organisation before synthesising these into cohesive team strategies. The unit emphasises decision-making under pressure, collaborative play, and understanding how individual actions contribute to team success in dynamic game situations.
This unit develops Year 8 students' understanding of touch and tag rugby through a strategic progression from individual technical skills to sophisticated team tactics and competitive application. The focus shifts from personal competence in handling and evasion to collaborative defensive organisation and tactical decision-making, culminating in authentic tournament play. This approach builds both physical capability and cognitive understanding of how individual actions contribute to team success.