Starter quiz
- How can you show respect in a game?
- accurate passing
- catching the ball
- obeying the rules ✓
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- Which option is best for supporting the ball carrier?
- staying close ✓
- staying far away
- running in front
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- What happens if you pass forward in tag rugby?
- You win.
- You lose possession. ✓
- Nothing happens.
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- What do you do if you are tagged in tag rugby?
- run on
- stop and pass ✓
- nothing
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Exit quiz
- How can you ensure all your opponents are marked when defending?
- good concentration ✓
- good tagging
- applying pressure
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- What type of sport is tag rugby?
- contact
- non-contact ✓
- limited contact
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- What’s the most effective position to approach an attacker when trying to tag them?
- up tall
- sideways on
- low ✓
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- What word is used for the player in possession of the ball?
- 'carrier' ✓
Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Move: tagging opponents successfully requires using both hands, focussing on the hips and staying low when approaching.
- Move: when we are close to the ball carrier, we apply pressure by moving towards them quickly.
- Think: when defending, ensuring everyone's in position ready to apply pressure, needs concentration and decision making.
- Feel: taking responsibility to officiate our games, to ensure that everyone plays by the rules, demonstrates integrity.
- Connect: it is important to play respectfully to make sure everyone is motivated and happy when playing the game.
Common misconception
Pupils often believe they can use physical contact to tackle or push their opponent.
Remind pupils that tag rugby is a non-contact sport and pupils can only tag their opponents or intercept a pass.
Keywords
Tag - a "tag" is the act of removing a tag or ribbon that is attached to the ball carrier's belt in tag rugby
Carrier - the player who is currently in possession of the ball
Marked - closely guarding our opponent to prevent them from receiving the ball or from passing the ball to others
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