Skill Drill Rugby Activities for Year 4

Progressive small-sided possession games where attackers maintain possession against increasing numbers of defenders, developing passing accuracy, movement, and decision-making under pressure

Progressive dribbling practice where students learn and apply the pull technique and spin around technique to beat a middle cone, then progress to beating a live defender

Small group activity where teams of four learn and practice diamond formation positioning to support a ball carrier, with progressive passing and position rotation

Focused skill session teaching correct running arm technique using the 'hips to lips' method, progressing from stationary practice to jogging on the spot

Progressive dynamic balance activity where students practice jumping, leaping, and hopping movements with controlled squat landings to develop balance control whilst moving

Students work in pairs to develop basic punting technique using the instep of the foot

Progressive partner throwing and catching activity where students develop underarm throwing accuracy and two-handed catching with increasing distance challenges

Dynamic challenge where students punt a balloon ball high, run around their partner and back, trying to return before the balloon touches the ground, combining punting accuracy with running speed and coordination

Essential safety training establishing and practicing the tapout procedure for partner-based physical activities, emphasising immediate response and personal responsibility for partner safety

Pairs use tablets to record each other performing a skill (3 attempts), then analyse the video together using specific criteria to provide constructive peer feedback and identify improvement areas