Rugby Lesson Plans

Rugby Football Union’s School Curriculum For year 7 – Invasion Games Tag Group

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Laws:Endball(seesupportpageforthislesson)

Referee:NonperfectpassBalloutofplayDroppedpassPlayerrunningwithballPreventingapass

Alloftheaboveoffencesresultinturnoverball.

Lesson 1

Vocabulary:EndballMulti-directionalWarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationTagRugbyTagbeltsInvasionEvasionAttackDefendPrincipleofplay

Resources: 1rugbyballperperson

(size4)ifpossibleor1ball between2pupils50cones1tagbeltperplayer7bibs

See lesson support page.See lesson video link:WarmupgameEndballKeepballDynamic/staticstretch

Activity Description and set-up Key factors Technical / tactical Physical / mental

Warmup/cooldown

• Raisingbodytemperature.• 14players,2withbibs.• Allplayersrunaroundinagrid10mby10mandmustnotbumpintoeachother.• Twoplayerstoputonbibsandcarryaball(chasers)andseehowmanyplayerstheycantouch in60secsfollowedbysomedynamicstretching.

g

RaisebodytemperatureIncreasebloodflowto

musclesRaisementalarousalDynamicstretch

CatchandpassEvadeLookforspaceAttackspace

WarmupCooldownModifiedrulesScoringsystem

Game • EndBall(rules)seelessonsupportpage.• Approx.teamsof7aside(nocontact)• Aim–6playersofteaminpossessiontrytogettheballtotheirgoalkeeperwhoisbehindthe opposition’stryline.• Playerinpossessionisnotallowedtomovebutallotherteammemberscanrunintoaspace andcallfortheball.

• Changethegoalkeepersaftereveryscore.• Allpassesmustbeperfectpasses.Iftheyaredropped,gooutofplayoraretouchedbya defenderthentheballisgiventothedefendingteam,whonowbecometheattackers.

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LookforaspaceRunintothespacePassandlookfor

anotherspaceCallfortheball,catchtheballandthenlistenforacallfromanotherteammate,thenpassordummy

CatchandpassEvadeLookforspaceAttackspaceKeeptheballmoving

(Afterafewminutes, stopallowingpassesthat areoverheadheight)

EnduranceSpeedHandandeye

co-ordinationRulesofthegameDecision-makingCompetenceConfidence

IDEASforTechnicalArea

• Eithersmallnumbersorthewholegroupcanworkingridsingroupsof3/4withoneplayertrying togettheballfromtheothers,whoaretryingtomake10perfectpasses(keepball).Nopasses aboveheadheighttobeallowed.• Playerstodiscoverthebestpositioning,inordertocallforapass.

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Receivertofindspacewherepasserhasaclearpass,ballcarriercandummypass

AccuratepassDefendertoshutdown

ballcarriersoptions


co-ordinationRulesofthegame

Evaluation • Observewarmupandgamestoassessstrengthsandweaknessesofpupils.Questionpupilstocheckonunderstandingoftheaim,skillsneededandthetacticsassociatedwiththegame.

• Demonstrateacooldownonthewaybacktothechangingrooms.Jogginginterspersedwithgentlestaticstretching.

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownDemonstratetheprinciplesofattackanddefenceDevelopingagility,balanceandco-ordinationToimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedAdaptanddevelopthebasicskills

Tag RugbyObjectives of lesson:WarmupfortagAssessabilityofgroupHold,catchandpassarugbyballPlaythegameofrugbyendball

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Warm up

Chasers hold the ball in two hands with fingers spread around the centre of the ball.

Carry the ball at chest height with elbows bent.

Game

Players run into space and hold hands out to indicate they are ready to catch.

Keep eyes on the ball and watch it into the hands in order to catch cleanly and early.

Players should not stand still to receive a pass but ensure they get away from a defender.

Technical area

Players do not need to pass to someone different every time. The objective is to make 10 passes so the teacher may observe and refer to the tactics adopted.

Focus on the outcome of the pass, in preference to method. Players are encouraged to pass and offload withexperimentation, tricks and sleight of hand.

Lesson 1

Rugby Football Union’s School Curriculum For year 7 – Invasion Games Rugby Group


Referee:Non-perfectpassBalloutofplayDroppedpassPlayerrunningwithballPreventingapass

Alloftheaboveoffencesresultinturnoverball.

Resources: 1rugbyballperperson

(size4)ifpossibleor1ball between2pupils50cones1tagbeltperplayer7bibs


Warmup/cooldown

• Raisingbodytemperature.• 14players,2withbibs.• Allplayersrunaroundinagrid10mby10mandmustnotbumpintoeachother.• Twoplayerstoputonbibs(chasers)andseehowmanyplayerstheycantouchin60secondsfollowedbysomedynamicstretching.

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RaisebodytemperatureIncreasebloodflowto

musclesRaisementalarousalDynamicstretch



Game: • EndBall(rules)seevariationsonlessonsupportpage.• Approximateteamsof7aside(nocontact).• Playerinpossessionisnotallowedtomovebutallotherteammemberscanrunintoaspaceandcallfortheball.

• Changethegoalkeepersaftereveryscore.• Allpassesmustbeperfectpasses.Iftheyaredropped,gooutofplayoraretouchedbya defenderthentheballisgiventothedefendingteam,whonowbecometheattackers.• Afterafewminutesoverheadheightpassesarenotallowedthenafterafewmoreminutes, onlytwohandedpassesallowed.

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LookforaspaceRunintothespacePassandlookfor

anotherspaceCallfortheball,catchtheballandthenlistenforacallfromanotherteammate,thenpassordummy

CatchandpassEvadeLookforspaceAttackspaceKeeptheballmoving

(Afterafewminutes, stopallowingpassesthat areoverheadheight)


co-ordinationRulesofthegameDecision-makingCompetenceConfidence


• KeepBall.• Eithersmallnumbersorthewholegroupcanworkingridsingroupsof4/5withoneplayertryingtogettheballfromtheotherswhoaretryingtomake10perfectpasses.Nopassesaboveheadheighttobeallowed.

• Playerstodiscoverthebestpositioning,inordertocallforapass.

g

Receivertofindspace wherepasserhasaclear pass,ballcarriercan dummypass

AccuratepassDefendertoshutdownballcarriersoptions



Evaluation • Observewarmupandgamestoassessstrengthsandweaknessesofpupils.Questionpupilstocheckonunderstandingoftheaim,skillsneededandthetacticsassociatedwiththegame.

• Demonstrateacooldownonthewaybacktothechangingrooms.Jogginginterspersedwithgentlestaticstretching.

Vocabulary:EndballMulti-directionalWarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationTagbeltsInvasionEvasionAttackDefendPrincipleofplay

Laws:Endball(seesupportpageforthislesson)

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownDevelopingagility,balanceandco-ordinationToimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedAdaptanddevelopthebasicskillsDemonstratetheprinciplesofattackanddefence

Rugby UnionObjectives of lesson:Warmup(sameasfortagrugby)AssessabilityofgroupHold,catchandpassarugbyballPlaythegameofrugbyendball

Lesson 1



Warm up

Chasers hold the ball in two hands with fingers spread around the centre of the ball.

Carry the ball at chest height with el-bows bent and close to the rib cage to protect the ball in any collision.

Game

Players run into space and hold hands out to indicate they are ready to catch.

Keep eyes on the ball and watch it into the hands to catch cleanly and early.

Players should not stand still to receive a pass but ensure they get away from a defender.

Technical area

Players do not need to pass to someone different every time. The objective is to make 10 passes so the teacher may observe and refer to the tactics adopted.

Focus on the outcome of the pass, in preference to method. Players are encouraged to pass and offload with experimentation, tricks and sleight of hand.

Lesson 1



Lesson 2

Vocabulary:EndballMulti-directionalWarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationTagRugbyTagbeltsTaggingInvasionEvasionOffsideForwardpassCrossing

Resources: 1rugbyballperpersonif

possibleor1ballbetween 2pupils50cones1tagbeltperplayer

See lesson support page:TagRules

See lesson video link:Tagbelts/TaggingEndballTaggameSidestep,Swerve,Agility


Warmup/cooldown

• Raisingbodytemperature.• Playthegameof‘Endball’thatyouplayedlastweek.• Followedbysomedynamicstretching. g

RaisebodytempIncreasebloodflow

tomusclesRaisementalarousalDynamicstretch

CatchandpassEvade,lookfor

space,attackspace


Game • IntroducethegameofTagRugby.• Introduce‘basictagrules.Showhowtotakea‘tag’(taggermustreturntagtotaggedplayer beforeeitherplayermayrejointhegame).• Demonstratehowtoholdarugbyballandmakealateralpass.• Demonstratethelawofoffside.• Usethewidestsidesoftheplayingareaasthetrylines.• Encourageevasionbyawarding1pointeachtimeaplayertriestoevadeandisnottaggeduntil he/sheisalongsideorpastadefender.5pointsforatry.

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GoforwardsSupportCommunicateUsethefullwidthof

theplayingareato createspace

CatchandpassTaketheballwhile

movingforwardEvadeLookforspaceAttackspace




• Evasivegames,1v1problemsolvingwithdefenderdefendingfromdifferentstartingpoints (seelessonsupportpage).• Using:agility,twisting,sidestep,swerveandchangingpace.• Taggingpractice1v1. g

Headup,lookatthe defenderHowfastishe/she

comingDoeshe/shehavea

weakerside

HeadupStaybalancedEvadeAccelerateawayAttackaspacenot

aface

SpeedAccelerationSpeedenduranceDecisionmakingto

evadeanopponent

Evaluation • Askquestionstocheckforunderstandingofthe‘keyfactors‘.Askthepupilstocommentontechniquesandtacticsthatwentwellandwhatdidn’tgosowell.Cantheysuggestideastodeveloptheweaknessesandutilisetheirstrengthsmoreoften.

• Talktothepupilsabouthowtogeteveryoneinvolved.Askforavolunteertoleadacooldownonthewaybacktothechangingrooms. Jogginginterspersedwithgentlestaticstretching.Introduce codes of conduct for players and give handout (see lesson support pages).

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownDevelopingagility,balanceandco-ordinationToimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedAdaptanddevelopthebasicskills

Tag RugbyObjectives of lesson:ApplytheprinciplesofwarmupsIntroducetherulesoftagrugby

i.e.Tagging,offsideandforwardpassingApply1st‘principleofplay’–‘goforward’Workoutmethodsforgettingpastthedefence

Laws/Referee:TaggingOffsideForwardpassKnockonCrossingRunningmorethan3pacesaftertag

Alloftheaboveinfringementsresultinafreepasstothenonoffendingteamfromtheplacewheretheinfringementoccurred.



Warm up

Carry the ball at chest height with elbows bent and close to the rib cage to protect the ball in any collision.

Teacher may periodically call for everyone to sit down and stand up immediately to further mobilise the whole body.

Game

Carry the ball in two hands with fingers spread.

Keep facing forward. Look for the receiver’s target as the pass is made.

Pass for the receiver’s hands. Aim at far shoulder.

Follow through with hands and arms.

Technical area

Teacher not to be too prescriptive on how to evade a defender.

Allow the attacker to discover a variety of methods to solve the problem of how to get round an obstacle.

Teacher to condition the defender’smovement in preference to prescribing to the attacker.

Lesson 2




possibleor1ballbetween 2pupils50cones

See lesson support page.See lesson video link:TaggameSidestep/twisting/swerve/

changeofpace


Warmup/cooldown

• Raisingbodytemperature.• Playthegameof‘Endball’thatyouplayedlastweekbutaftereachturnoverthenew attackingteammuststartwiththefirstpassbeingpassedbackwardsandthentheycan carryonwithMulti-directionalpasses,interspersedwithsomedynamicstretching.

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Game • Introducethegameof‘twohandedtouchrugby’.• Introduce‘basictouchrules.Demonstratethelawofoffside.• Usethewidestsidesoftheplayingareaasthetrylines.Encourageevasionbyawarding 1pointeachtimeaplayertriestoevadeandisnottoucheduntilhe/sheisalongsideorpast adefender.5pointsforatry.• Introducethe1st‘principleofplay’–‘goforward’asthisistherealkeytoaninvasiongame.• Keepencouragingtheplayerstogoforwardandalwaystrytokeeptheballalive.

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movingforwardEvadetoscoreapointLookforspaceAttackspace




• Evasivegames,1v1problemsolvingwithdefenderdefendingfromdifferentstartingpoints.• Workingroupsof3withoneplayer,passing,rollingorthrowingahighballfortheattackerto starttheactivity.Using:agility,twisting,sidestep,swerveandchangingpace. g

Headup,lookatthe defenderHowfastishecoming?Doeshehavea

weakerside?

HeadupStaybalancedEvadeAccelerateawayAttackaspacenotaface

SpeedAccelerationSpeedenduranceDecisionmakingto

evadeanopponentEvaluation • Askquestionstocheckforunderstandingofthe‘keyfactors’.

• Askthepupilstocommentontechniquesandtacticsthatwentwellandwhatdidn’tgosowell.• Cantheysuggestideastodeveloptheweaknesses,andutilisetheirstrengthsmoreoften.• Talktothepupilsabouthowtogeteveryoneinvolved.Askforavolunteertoleadacooldownonthewaybacktothechangingrooms.Jogginginterspersedwithgentlestaticstretching.Introduce codes of conduct for players and give handout (see lesson support pages).

Vocabulary:EndballMulti-directionalWarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationInvasionEvasionTouchRugbySide-Step


Rugby UnionObjectives of lesson:Warmup/cooldownIntroducetherulesof‘twohandedtouchrugby’

i.e.2handedtouch,offside(standback1m),passwithin 3paces,aftertouched,knockonandforwardpassingApply1st‘principleofplay’–‘goforward’Workoutmethodsforgettingpastthedefence

Laws/Referee:2handedtouchOffside(back1m),forwardpass,knockon,resultinturnoverAward1pointeachtimeaplayertriestoevadeandisnot

toucheduntilhe/sheisalongsideorgetspastadefender, award5pointsforatry

Lesson 2



Warm up

Variation: Catching players maybe conditioned to place the ball on theground and let go. They can only pick it up to make the next pass.

Defenders may not attack the ball when on the ground.

This will encourage dynamic movement of the whole.

Game

Carry the ball in two hands with fingersspread.

Keep facing forward. Look for the receiver’s target as the pass is made.

Pass for the receiver’s hands. Aim at far shoulder.

Follow through with hands and arms.

Technical area

Teacher not to be too prescriptive on how to evade a defender.

Allow the attacker to discover a variety of methods to solve the problem of how to get round an obstacle.

Teacher to condition the defender’smovement in preference to prescribing to the attacker.

Lesson 2



Lesson 3

Vocabulary:WarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationTagRugbyTagbeltsTaggingInvasionEvasionOffsideForwardpassKnockon



See lesson support page:TightdefenceSpreadoutdefence

See video link:TightdefenceSpreadoutdefence


Warmup/cooldown

• Raisingbodytemperature.• Playagamewheretwoplayerswearingbibstrytotakeasmanytagsaspossiblefromtheotherpupils,inaoneminuteperiod. g





Game • Playthe‘tag’gamefromlastweek.• Apply1st‘principleofplay’–‘goforward’• Usethewidestsidesoftheplayingareaasthetrylines.Encourageevasionbyawarding1pointeachtimeaplayertriestoevadeandisnottaggeduntilhe/sheisalongsideorpastadefender.5pointsforatry.

g




movingforwardEvadeLookforspaceAttackspace




• Teachertointroducetheattackingprinciplesof‘whentheattackersarebunchedtogether, thenattackthespaceoutwide’and‘whenthedefenceisspreadout,attackthespaces betweendefenders’. g

PlaywithyourheadsupLookwherethe

oppositionisandattack thespaces

CatchingandpassingEvasiverunningLook/communicate

weaknessesin opponentsdefence

Askpupilsaboutthe fitnessrequirements fortagrugby,and checkthatallplayers understandthelaws

Evaluation • Askthepupilstocommentonthetacticsthatcanbeusedwhenthedefenceisbunchedorwhenthedefenceisspread.• Cantheysuggestideastodeveloptheweaknesses,andutilisetheirstrengthsmoreoften.• Askforavolunteertoleadacooldownonthewaybacktothechangingrooms.Jogginginterspersedwithgentlestaticstretching.• Askquestionstocheckforunderstandingofthe‘keyfactors‘.

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:ApplytheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownDevelopingagility,balanceandco-ordinationToimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedAdaptanddevelopthebasicskillsIntroduceprinciplesofattackwhentopenetrateoroutflank

Tag RugbyObjectives of lesson:WarmupfortagApplyrulesoftagrugbyi.e.tagging,offsideandforwardpassingApply1st‘principleofplay’–‘goforward’WorkoutmethodsforgettingpastthedefenceGetplayerstoidentifystrengthsandareasfordevelopment withinownteam

Laws/Referee:TaggingOffsideForwardpassKnockonRunningmorethan3pacesaftertag

Alloftheaboveinfringementsresultinafreepasstothenonoffendingteamfromtheplacewheretheinfringementoccurred



Warm up

Teacher to adjust the area size to assist or challenge the players.

Game

Encourage the ‘Go Forward’ principle.Award a bonus point for successful evasion, but also avoid stigmatising being tackled if going forward at the time.

If going forward remains a problem with some players, award 1pt bonus for every touch line cone passed when running with the ball.

Technical area

Teacher stands in the middle and between the two teams.

The attack turn away from the defence so they cannot see the teacher, who indicates to the defence to spread or bunch (clenched fist or open hand).The teacher calls ‘turn’ and throws the ball to the attackers who must recognise the defence shape and attack accordingly.

Lesson 3





See lesson support page:Principlesofwarm/cooldown

‘MagicDiamond’diagramSee lesson video link:Sidestep/swerve/change

ofpace


Warmup/cooldown

• Raisingbodytemperaturefollowedbysomedynamicstretching.• Playagameusingthewidestsidesoftheplayingareaasthetrylines.• Encourageevasionbyawarding1pointeachtimeaplayertriestoevadeandisnottouched untilhe/sheisalongsideorpastadefender.• 5pointsforatry.• Emphasisingthe1st‘principleofplay’–‘goforward’.

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CatchandpassEvadeLookforspaceAttackspaceGOFORWARD

WarmupCooldownAerobicfitnessAnaerobicfitnessModifiedrulesPrinciplesofplayScoringsystem

Game • Twohandedtouchgamewiththeemphasison‘support’aswellas‘goforward’.• MagicDiamondsupportformation-showoptionsforsupport.• Teacherornominatedpupiltochangestartingpositionsfortheattackersandseehowthe supportreacts.• Depthofsupportinordertomaximisespeedofexecution.

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Supportfromdeep.Communicatetoreceive

apassWorkhardofftheball

torecycleoneselfinto thegame

QuicklyrecycleselfCommunicateHavehandsreadyto

receivepassChangeofangleto

attackspacesthus maximisingeffect




• Teacherneedstocontrolthegameandawardpointsforplayerscomingontotheballat paceandalsotoplayerswhoworkhardtorecyclethemselvesintothegame. g

ComingfromdepthMagicdiamond

CallforpassHavehandsreadyCreateoverlaps

Attitude,speed,agility

Evaluation • Askquestionsrelatedtophysicalfitnessanditseffectsonsupportplay.• Talkabouthavingagreatattitudetogetintothegameasoftenaspossible.

Vocabulary:WarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationTagRugbyTagbeltsTaggingInvasionEvasionOffsideForwardpassKnockon

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:ApplytheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownDevelopingagility,balanceandco-ordinationToimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedAdaptanddevelopthebasicskills

Rugby UnionObjectives of lesson:WarmupfortouchrugbyApply1st‘principleofplay’–goforwardApplyevasiveskillsIntroduce2nd‘principleofplay’–supportWorkoutmethodsforgettingpastthedefenceGetplayerstoidentifystrengthsandareasfordevelopment withinownteam

Laws/Referee:2handedtouchOffside(back1m),forwardpass,knockon,resultinturnoverAward1pointeachtimeaplayertriestoevadeandisnot

toucheduntilhe/sheisalongsideorgetspastadefenderAward5pointsforatry

Lesson 3



Warm up

Award a bonus point for successful evasion, but also avoid stigmatising being tackled if going forward at the time.

If going forward remains a problem with some players, award 1pt bonus for every touch line cone passed when running with the ball.

Game

Condition the tackle situation to give enough time for the attack to arrange a diamond shape in next attack.

As the players become quicker in organisation, increase the speed of the ball from the tackle.

Technical area

Encourage players to hold their depth in support and accelerate onto the pass.

Focus on the support play and intention. Acknowledge good timing, depth and angle even if the player does not receive the ball.

Lesson 3



Lesson 4

Vocabulary:WarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationTagRugbyTagbeltsTaggingInvasionEvasionOffsideForwardpassKnockonAerobicfitnessAnaerobicfitness



See lesson support page.See lesson video link:MagicDiamondVideoofdifferentstarting

positions


Warmup/cooldown

• Raisingbodytemperature.• Inpairs,pupilsnumberthemselves1or2.Number1hasaballandonthecommandof‘go’ fromtheteacher/nominatedpupil,number2runsaway,tryingtolosehispartnerwhotries tostaywithin1mofthepartnerwithouttheball.Whentheteacher/nominatedpupilshouts stop,everyonemuststandstillandthepupilwiththeballtriestotouchplayer2withtheball. Player1mustholdtheballin2handsatalltimes.Ifhedoestouchplayer2withtheballthen hescoresapoint.• Reverseroles.

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RaisebodytempRaisementalarousalDynamicstretchHeadsupEvadeeveryoneTrytolosetheballcarrierCarrytheballintwo

hands

Carrytheballin2handsEvadeLookforspaceSupportplayinattackMarkingasifyouwere

adefender

WarmupAgilityScoringsystemAerobicfitnessAnaerobicfitness

Game • Taggamewiththeemphasisonsupportaswellas‘goforward’.• MagicDiamondsupportformation-showoptionsforsupport.• Teacherornominatedpupiltochangestartingpositionsfortheattackersandseehowthe supportreacts.• Depthofsupportinordertomaximisespeedofexecution.

g

SupportfromdeepCommunicatetoreceive




receivepassChangeangleto

maximiseattacking spaces


co-ordinationRulesofthegameAerobicfitnessAnaerobicfitness


• Teacherneedstocontrolthegameandawardpointsforplayerscomingontotheballatpace andalsotoplayerswhoworkhardtorecyclethemselvesintothegame. g




Evaluation • Askquestionsrelatedtophysicalfitnessanditseffectsonsupportplay.Talkabouthavingagreatattitudetogetintothegameasoftenaspossible.

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownAdaptevasiveandhandlingskillstodifferentsituationsSuccessfullyusearangeoftacticstooutwityouropponentsPupilsabletodescribewhattheyneedtodotoimprovetheir

fitnesslevels

Tag RugbyObjectives of lesson:DesignandimplementsomewarmupactivitiesfortagContinuetoemphasise‘goforward’whilstintroducingthe2nd

‘principleofplay’–supportSupporttoworkhard,(usingdifferentstartingpositions)toget intoapositiontosupporttheballcarrier


Alloftheaboveinfringementsresultinafreepasstothenon-offendingteamfromtheplacewheretheinfringementoccurred.



Warm up

Ideally the ball carrier tries to keep directly behind the evader. This challenges and develops the reading of body language.

This will improve a player’s ability to support effectively when playing rugby.

Game

Allow appropriate time for the attack toset up the diamond shapes especiallyfrom break downs, but vary the frontplayer in order to give all players avariety of roles.

If during quicker action the shape isnot perfect, acknowledge those players in the second line of attack and give credit to depth and speed of realignment.

Technical area

Teacher to work on the diamond formation but vary to whom the ball is passed i.e. not always the front player.

Sometimes the side or back player and observe how they react and realign.

Lesson 4





See lesson video link:MagicDiamondVideooftacklingprogressions


Warmup/cooldown

• Raisingbodytemperaturecoupledwithsomedynamicstretching.• Playagameoftwohandedtouch,withtheemphasison“Support’aswellas‘GoForward’.• MagicDiamondsupportformation-showingoptionsforsupport.• Teacherornominatedpupiltochangestartingpositionsfortheattackersandseehowthe supportreacts.• Depthofsupportinordertomaximisespeedofexecution.

g

SupportfromdeepCommunicateto

receiveapassWorkhardofftheball



receivepassChangeangletomaxi-

miseattackingspaces

WarmupCooldownModifiedrulesScoringsystemAerobicfitnessAnaerobicfitness

Game: • Teachertointroducetheattackingprinciplesof‘whentheattackersarebunchedtogether, thenattackthespaceoutwide’and‘whenthedefenceisspreadout,attackthespaces betweendefenders’.• Usethegamearea.Teachertodemonstratethedifferentdefensivescenarios i.etight(narrow)defenceandaspreaddefence.

g

PlaywithyourheadsupLookwherethe

oppositionisand attackthespaces

CatchingandpassingEvasiverunningLook/communicate

weaknessesin opponentsdefence




• Checkonwhatexperiencethegrouphaveoftackling.Check‘keyfactors’.Asktheless experiencedwithinthegrouptodemonstratesafetechniqueofthesideandfronttackles.• Playsome1v1tacklingactivitiestodevelopsomeconfidenceintackling.Workthroughall progressionsifyouhaveplayerswhohaveneverbeentaughttotacklepreviously.Playerscan startthefirststageofthesidetackle,withthetackleronhis/herknees.Thefronttacklemust neverstartwiththetackleronhis/herkneesasthiscouldleadtoseriousinjury(seesupportnotes).

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Body/headpositionFeetpositionShouldercontactLockarms/holdonDrivewithlegsLandontopGetupquicklyWinaturnover

Fortechnical/safety aspectsoftackling, pleaseseelesson supportpagesKeepballalive,especially

ifyoudrawtwodefenders toyou

Askpupilsaboutthe fitnessrequirements forrugby,andcheck thatallplayers understandthelaws

Evaluation • Askquestionsrelatedtophysicalfitnessanditseffectsonsupportplay.• Talkabouthavingagreatattitudetogetintothegameasoftenaspossible.

Vocabulary:WarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationInvasionEvasionOffsideForwardpassKnockonAerobicfitnessAnaerobicfitnessAttackingprinciplesDefensivepatters

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownToimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedHelppupilsexplorethebasicprinciplesofattackAdaptanddevelopthebasicskillsPupilstoleadwarmupandrefereewherepossibleDemonstrateanawarenessofdifferenttacticalattackingoptions

Rugby UnionObjectives of lesson:Warmupfortouchrugby,raisedbodytemperatureandsome

dynamicstretchingIntroduceattackingprinciplesObserveopposition’sdefensivepatternPenetrateoroutflankImprovebasicskill

Laws/Referee:2handedtouchOffside(back1m),forwardpass,knockon,allresultina

turnoverandafreepasstothenon-offendingteamAward1pointeachtimeaplayertriestoevadeandisnot

toucheduntilhe/sheisalongsideorgetspastadefender, award5pointsforatry

Lesson 4



Warm up

Allow appropriate time for the attack to set up the diamond shapes especially from break downs, but vary the front player in order to give all players a variety of roles.

If during quicker action the shape isnot perfect, acknowledge those players in the second line of attack and give credit to depth and speed of realignment.

Game

Variations:1) Overload the attack so the defence is stretched to cover the area and this provides penetrate and outflank opportunities.

2) Mark a 5m channel on both flanks. No defenders are allowed in this channel and only 1 attacker is allowed.Can the attack work the overlap within 6 tackles (turnover)?

Technical area

The attacker can enter the area from either corner. The defender must close down the space early to prevent the attacker scoring.

Less experienced defenders to work in smaller areas in order to build confidence.

Lesson 4



Lesson 5

Vocabulary:WarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationTagRugbyTagbeltsTaggingInvasionEvasionOffsideForwardpassKnockonAerobicfitnessAnaerobicfitness



See lesson support page.See lesson video link:MagicDiamondVideoofdifferentstarting

positions


Warmup/cooldown

• Raisingbodytemperature.• Inpairs,pupilsnumberthemselves1or2.Number1hasaballandonthecommandof‘go’ fromtheteacher/nominatedpupil,number2runsaway,tryingtolosehispartnerwhotries tostaywithin1mofthepartnerwithouttheball.Whentheteacher/nominatedpupilshouts stop,everyonemuststandstillandthepupilwiththeballtriestotouchplayer2withtheball. Player1mustholdtheballin2handsatalltimes.Ifhedoestouchplayer2withtheballthen hescoresapoint.• Reverseroles.

g

RaisebodytempRaisementalarousalDynamicstretchHeadsupEvadeeveryoneTrytolosetheballcarrierCarrytheballintwo

hands

Carrytheballin2handsEvadeLookforspaceSupportplayinattackMarkingasifyouwere

adefender

WarmupAgilityScoringsystemAerobicfitnessAnaerobicfitness

Game • Taggamewiththeemphasisonsupportaswellas‘goforward’.• MagicDiamondsupportformation-showoptionsforsupport.• Teacherornominatedpupiltochangestartingpositionsfortheattackersandseehowthe supportreacts.• Depthofsupportinordertomaximisespeedofexecution.

g





receivepassChangeangleto

maximiseattacking spaces


co-ordinationRulesofthegameAerobicfitnessAnaerobicfitness


• Teacherneedstocontrolthegameandawardpointsforplayerscomingontotheballatpace andalsotoplayerswhoworkhardtorecyclethemselvesintothegame. g




Evaluation • Askquestionsrelatedtophysicalfitnessanditseffectsonsupportplay.Talkabouthavingagreatattitudetogetintothegameasoftenaspossible.

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownAdaptevasiveandhandlingskillstodifferentsituationsSuccessfullyusearangeoftacticstooutwityouropponentsPupilsabletodescribewhattheyneedtodotoimprovetheir

fitnesslevels

Tag RugbyObjectives of lesson:DesignandimplementsomewarmupactivitiesfortagContinuetoemphasise‘goforward’whilstintroducingthe2nd

‘principleofplay’–supportSupporttoworkhard,(usingdifferentstartingpositions)toget intoapositiontosupporttheballcarrier


Alloftheaboveinfringementsresultinafreepasstothenon-offendingteamfromtheplacewheretheinfringementoccurred.



Lesson 5

Warm up

Teacher to restart the game from asimulated scrum or line out. Gather two, then three players from each side.

No engagement of the scrum but a lean with straight, outside arm to the opponent’s shoulder.

Compete or passive at the discretion of the teacher.

Game

Focus on depth, acceleration and angle of support runners.

Hold hands ready to receive the pass and providing a chest high target for the passer.

Communicate early and clearly. Keepeyes on the ball.

Take the ball early and securely.

Technical area

Vary the angles the attack and defender enter the area.

Challenge the attack by introducing the ball rolled on the floor, thrown high or to the attacker not expecting it.

Work with 3v2 and see if the attack can convert this shape into a 2v1.





See lesson support page.See lesson video link:2v1situationsDifferentstartingpositions/

dummypass/2v1situations

Activity Description and set-up Key factors Technical / tactical Physical / mentalWarmup/cooldown

• Raisingbodytemperature,joggingcoupledwithsomedynamicstretchingreadyforsome contactrugby.• Startwiththetouchgamefromlastweekandencourageplayerstotrytogetintothe‘magic diamond’supportpositionsinattack.Moveintothecontactgameafterafewminutes.Standing grabtacklesarefine,lowtacklesarebetter.Award1pteachtimeasupportplayeraccelerates ontoapassandendsupfurtherforwardthantheoriginalpasser,andforeverylowtackle.

g



CatchandpassEvadeLookforspaceAttackspaceAccelerateontopassGOFORWARDKeepopponents

goingbackwards

WarmupCooldownModifiedrulesScoringsystemDevelopingconfidence

incontact

Game • Continuewiththegamebutteacher/refereetorestartthegameafterascore,byperhaps:-• Pulling1teamintoatightgroupbeforegivingthemtheballtoattack.• Splittingthegroupinhalfandsendthemtodifferenttouchlinesbeforereintroducingtheball. Tryadifferentstartingformationeachtime.

g


receiveapassWorkhardoffthe

balltorecycleoneself

CommunicateWeightofpassRecycleselfPenetrateor

outflankthedefence

EnduranceSpeedRulesofthegameIncreaseworkratein

ordertosupportIDEASforTechnicalArea

• Introducethetechniquesusedin2v1situations.Createtimeandspaceforthereceiverby runningfortheinsideshoulderofthedefenderandmovingthedefenderawayfromthereceiver.• Selladummyifyoufeelthatthedefenderhascommittedtothereceivertooearly.• Receivertogivepasseratargetbyputtinghandsouttowardsthepasser,ataboutchestheight tomaintainthefieldofvision.

g

Ballin2handsAttackinsideshoulder

(creatingtimeandspace forreceiver)orperforma dummypass

LateralpassDummypassAlwaysfinishpractices

withatryDefendertoturnand

chaseafterinitiallybeing beatenbytheattackers

Improvesskillsof passing(timingofpass andworkingoutthe distancetopassfroman opponenttomaximise takingthedefenderout ofthegame)

Evaluation • Talktopupilsabouthowtomakedecisionsabouthowandwhentopass.• Askthepupilsaboutstrategiestheymayusetooutwitdefenderse.g.dummyrunners.

Vocabulary:EndballMulti-directionalWarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationInvasionEvasionLateralpassDummypassAttackingalignmentFixingopponentsTargetforpass

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownAcquiringanddevelopingskillsToimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedSelectingandapplyingskills,tacticsandcompositionalideas

Rugby UnionObjectives of lesson:Warmupbyplayingagame,wherewecanutiliseprinciplesof

attack–goforwardsandsupportMoveontothecontactgame,butencouragetheplayerstokeep

theballaliveUseofevasionskillsPassing,fixing,creatingtimeandspaceforthereceiverDummypass

Laws/Referee:ContactrugbyOffside(back1m),forwardpass,knockon,ortheballgoes

outofplay,resultinaturnoverandafreepasstothe non-offendingteamAward1pt.eachtimeareceiverofapassmanagestoget

furtherforwardthanthepasser

Lesson 5



Lesson 5

Warm up

Start moving to contact after playersare warmed up.

Teacher to observe how the players use the available space from different restart positions.

Encourage the attack to form diamonds when ball is slow. ‘Acknowledge effort’.

Game

Teacher restarts the game after a score by creating a chaotic scenario and challenging the players to organise.

Communication and cooperation isparamount.

Players are encouraged to act ontheir first decision and not override each other.

Technical area

Vary the angles the attack and defender enter the area.

Challenge the attack by introducing the ball rolled on the floor, thrown high or to the attacker not expecting it.



Lesson 6

Vocabulary:Warmup/cooldownDynamic/staticstretchingTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationTagrugby/tagbeltsTaggingInvasion/evasionOffsideForwardpassKnockonPenetrateOutflank



See lesson support page.See lesson video link:Wide/narrowpitchVideoofwideandnarrow

games


Warmup/cooldown

• Continuewiththegamefromlastweekandencourageplayerstotrytogetintothe‘magic diamond’supportpositionsinattack.• Award1pteachtimeasupportplayeracceleratesontoapassandendsupfurtherforward thantheoriginalpasser.• Stopatregularintervalsforsomestretching.

g




CommunicateWeightofpassRecycleselfPenetrateoroutflank

thedefence


Game • Continuetoplayagameoftagwhere1ptisaddedtotheteamstotalforeverysuccessful 2v1situation.• Alsoaward1pteachtimeasupportplayeracceleratesontoapassandendsupfurther forwardthantheoriginalpasser.• Trytocreate2v1situationsthroughcleversupportplay.

g





thedefence

EnduranceSpeedRulesofthegameIncreasedworkratein

ordertosupport


• Playonthegameareawiththetrylinesonthewidestsidesandthenhalfthroughthegame changetothetrylinesbeingonthenarrowsides,thusvaryingthetacticalimplications.Note whatsolutionsarisefromtheproblemsofthechangingpitchdimensions.• Theteacherorrefereecouldshoutchangeanumberoftimesduringtheperiodofthegame. g

WeightofpassLengthofpassPositionofdefendersAttackthespaces

Choosinglengthof passesonwideor narrowpitchandtheir tacticalimplicationsdue tothechangestothe pitchsizes

Gaininginboth competenceand confidencethroughskill acquisitionGaininginphysical

fitnessEvaluation • Observeandquestionthepupilsonthetechnicalandtacticalimplicationswhenthesizeofthepitchwasaltered.

• Whereweremostoftheoppositionatthetimewhenthetrylineswerechanged.

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownDevelopingagility,balanceandco-ordinationToimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedAdaptanddevelopthebasicskillsofattack,outwittinganopponentSelectandapplytacticsandstrategiessuccessfully

Tag RugbyObjectives of lesson:Usingallrunning,evasion,catching,passingandsupportskills

toplaythegameoftagonanarrowfieldandthenonawidefieldPupilslearnhowbesttoattackusingavailablespace

Laws/Referee:Tagging,offside,forwardpass,knockon,runningmorethan

3pacesaftertag(Resultsinafreepasstothenon-offending teamfromtheplacewheretheinfringementoccurredAward1ptforbothsuccessful2v1’sandgoodsupport



Lesson 6

Warm up

Award 1pt each time a support playeraccelerates onto a pass and ends upfurther forward than the original passer.

Players to work hard to get back into the game once tagged.

Game

Continue with the game but awardpoints for acceleration into space even if the ball is not received i.e. reward intent.

Teacher may ask the players: “How can we, as attackers try to create 2v1 situations?”

Work hard to recycle back into the game. By running quickly into a space, thus creating two attackers against one defender situation.

Technical area

Teacher may ask the players: “What are the challenges when attacking a narrow try line compared to a wide one?”

Narrow pitch provides smaller spacesbetween defenders and less room tooutflank the defence.





See lesson support page:Diagramofchanging

pitchsizeand2v1’sSee lesson video link:Videoof2v1situations


• Continuewiththegamebutteacher/refereetorestartthegameafterascore,byperhaps:-• Pulling1teamintoatightgroupbeforegivingthemtheballtoattack.• Splittingthegroupinhalfandsendthemtodifferenttouchlinesbeforereintroducingtheball. Tryadifferentstartingformationeachtime. g





thedefence

EnduranceSpeedRulesofthegameIncreaseworkratein

ordertosupport

Game • Playonthegameareawiththetrylinesonthewidestsidesandthenafterafewminutes,and thenchangetothetrylinesbeingonthenarrowsides,thusvaryingthetacticalimplications. Notewhatsolutionsarisefromtheproblemsofthechangingpitchdimensions.• Theteacherorrefereecouldshoutchangeanumberoftimesduringtheperiodofthegame. Usefeints(dummypasses)whenappropriateandscore1pt.foreverysuccessfuldummypass.

g

WeightofpassLengthofpassPositionofdefenceAttackthespacesSelldummypasses

whenappropriate

Choosinglengthofpasses onwideornarrowpitch andadaptingthetactical implicationsduetothe changestothepitchsizes

Gaininginboth competenceand confidencethrough skillacquisitionGaininginphysical

fitnessIDEASforTechnicalArea

• Play2v1in10mby10mgrids.Use6cones(2xred,2blue,2yellow)tomarkoutareaand alwaysstartthepupilsinthemiddleofthegridinaback-to-backposition.Onthecallof‘Go’, thetwoattackers(onecarryingaball)goroundacolouredmarkerandattackthedefender whohasgonearoundoneoftheconesonhissideofthegrid.• Teacherorrefereetonominatethecolouroftheconesfortheattackerstogoround, i.e.1xred,1xblueor2xyellow.Keepmixingthecoloursandthenumberstosetupdifferent problems.Defenderchooseshisconetogoaroundbeforedefendingtheattack.Seelesson supportpage/video.

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apassTaketheballflatordeep,

dependingonwherethe defenderiscomingfromFixdefenderbefore

passing

CommunicateWeightofpassLateralpass,passto

receiver’stargetarea (hands),whichshouldbe atchestheightinorder tomaintainthefieldof vision

EnduranceSpeedRulesofthegameIncreasedworkratein

ordertosupport

Evaluation • Askthepupilsabouthowtheydecidedtothrowadummypass,howdidtheymanagetocreatea2v1situation.• Askpupilstorefineandpreparetheirownindividualwarmuproutinefornextlessone.g.raisethebodytemperature,mobiliseand stretchreadyforthegame.

Vocabulary:WarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationInvasionEvasionLateralpassDummypassAttackingalignmentPenetratorsOutflankOverlapManipulateattackers

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownDevelopingagility,balanceandco-ordinationToimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedLearntheimportanceoffeintsandaccelerationwhentryingto

outwitanopponent

Rugby UnionObjectives of lesson:Warmupbyplayingagame,wherewecanutiliseprinciplesof

attack–goforwardandsupportUnderstandingofwidthanddepthina2v1situationPassing,fixing,creatingtimeandspaceforthereceiverDummypass

Laws/Referee:Contactrugby:-Offside(back1m),forwardpass,knockon,

ortheballgoesoutofplay,resultinaturnoverandafreepass tothenon-offendingteamAward1pt.eachtimeareceiverofapassmanagestoget

furtherforwardthanthepasser

Lesson 6



Lesson 6

Warm up

Vary restart positions.

Challenge the ability of the players to recognise opportunities to attack space.

Game

Attackers to look where most of thedefenders are when the command of‘Change Try Lines’ is made.

Teacher may ask the players: “How can the attack keep the defence where it is and attack the space?”

Fix the defenders and support on the outside.

Technical area

2v1 Players begin from the centre of the grid, back to back.

Attackers to quickly scan where thedefender is coming from and makedecisions on their angle of run, speed of run, depth of run, regarding both thepasser and the receiver.



Lesson 7

Vocabulary:EndballMulti-directionalWarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationTagbeltsInvasionEvasionManipulateattackersDummypassFixingadefender



See lesson support:Diagramofchanging

pitchsizeand2v1’sSee video support link:Videoof2v1situations


• Pupilstoperformtheirownindividualwarmuproutine.• Continuetoplayagamewhere1ptisaddedtotheteamstotalforeverysuccessful2v1situation.• Alsoaward1pteachtimeasupportplayeracceleratesontoapassandendsupfurtherforward thantheoriginalpasser.• Trytocreate2v1situationsthroughcleversupportplay.

g


receiveapassWorkhardofftheballto

recycleoneselfintothe game


thedefence

EnduranceSpeedRulesofthegameIncreasedworkrate

inordertosupport

Game • Playonthegameareawiththetrylinesonthewidestsidesandthenafterafewminutes,and thenchangetothetrylinesbeingonthenarrowsides,thusvaryingthetacticalimplications.• Notewhatsolutionsarisefromtheproblemsofthechangingpitchdimensions.• Theteacherorrefereecouldshoutchangeanumberoftimes,duringtheperiodofthegame. Usefeints(dummypasses)whenappropriateandscore1pt.foreverysuccessful‘dummypass’.

g


whenappropriate

Choosinglengthof passesonwideor narrowpitchand adaptingthetactical implicationsdueto thechangestothe pitchsizes

Gaininginboth competenceand confidencethrough skillacquisition.Gaininginphysical

fitness


• Play2v1in10mby10mgrids.Use6cones(2xred,2blue,2yellow)tomarkoutareaand alwaysstartthepupilsinthemiddleofthegridinaback-to-backposition.Onthecallof‘Go’, thetwoattackers(onecarryingaball)goroundacolouredmarkerandattackthedefenderwho hasgonearoundoneoftheconesonhissideofthegrid.Teacherorrefereetonominatethe colouroftheconesfortheattackerstogoaround,i.e.1xred,1xblueor2xyellow.Keep mixingthecoloursandthenumberstosetupdifferentproblems.Defenderchooseshisconeto goaroundbeforedefendingtheattack.• Seelessonsupportpage/video.

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receiveapassTaketheballflatordeep,


passing




inordertosupport

Evaluation • Askthepupilsabouthowtheydecidedtothrowadummypass,howdidtheymanagetocreatea2v1situation.• Askpupilstorefineandpreparetheirownindividualwarmuproutinefornextlessone.g.raisethebodytemperature,mobiliseandstretchreadyforthegame.

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:Toimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedLearntheimportanceoffeintsandaccelerationwhentryingto

outwitanopponent

Tag RugbyObjectives of lesson:Warmupbyplayingagame,wherewecanutiliseprinciplesof

attack–goforwardandsupportUnderstandingofwidthanddepthina2v1situationPassing,fixing,creatingtimeandspaceforthereceiverDummypass


3pacesaftertag(Resultsinafreepasstothenon-offending team)Award1ptforbothsuccessful2v1’sandgoodsupport



Lesson 7

Warm up

Each player is given a number. At any time, the teacher may call a number and that ‘defender’ must run back to their own try line before rejoining the game.

This will give the attack the chance to manipulate 2v1 situations.

Game

Encourage the development of the dummy pass. Use the same technique of a lateral pass i.e. longest way out but shortest way back.

Look at the tactical implications of where the attackers are in relation to the defenders at the point where the try lines are changed.

Technical area

2v1Players begin from the centre of the grid, back to back.

Attackers to quickly scan where thedefender is coming from and makedecisions on their angle of run, speed of run, depth of run, regarding both thepasser and the receiver.





See lesson support page:Diagramofgame

See video link:1v1defendermanipulating

theattacker


• Lastlesson,allpupilsintherugbygroupwereaskedtodesigntheirownpersonalwarmup routines,showinghowtoraisethebodytemperature,mobiliseandstretch.Playagame utilisingtheprinciplesofplay,goforwardandsupport. g

RaisebodytemperatureRaisementalarousalDynamicstretch



Game • Usingonlythewidestsidesofthe‘Game’areaasthetrylines,playagameofcontinuoustwo handedtouchrugby.Thisinvolveschangingthetrylinestoattackeachtimeascoreismade.• Onceateamscoresatryoveronetry-line,theyimmediatelykeepplayingandnowtrytoscore overtheothertry-line.Thisallowsopportunitiestoattackdisorganiseddefencesandis thereforeeasiertocreate2v1situations. g

WeightofpassLengthofpassPositionofdefenceAttackthespacesFixdefendersSelldummypasses

whenappropriate

Abletochooseand performthebasictechnical rugbyskillsofevasion, passing,catching, supporting,different alignments,penetrating, defending,attacking andscoring

Abletotransferphysical competencyintosport- specificactivitiesScanningandmaking

decisionsbasedon information


• Workingin1v1situations,demonstratetoplayershow,asadefender,theycandenyspace andmanipulateanattacker,forcinghim/hertogowherethedefenderwantsthemtogoin ordertoputtheminthebestpositiontomakethetacklei.e.ifyouwantanattackertogoto yourright,thenyoumoveforwardandslightlytotheirleftandthiswillforcethemtogotoyour right.Slightlytotheirrightsidewillforcethemtoyourleft.

g

DenyattackerspaceApplypressureManipulateattackerLinethemupforthe

tackle

Abletoplayandofficiate thegameofrugbyAwareofshapingtheir

technicalworktomatch thetacticalchallenge

Abletotransferphysical competencyintosport- specificactivitiesAbletousea

combinationofskills efficiently

Evaluation • Checkonunderstandingofhowdefenderscanmanipulateattackersandtowhatdegree.• Questionpupilsaboutthedifferentproblemsforthedefensiveteam,whentheattackerskeeptheballmovingfromplayertoplayer.• Givefeedbackonindividualwarmups.

Vocabulary:WarmupCooldownTurnoverballScanningInvasionEvasionLateralpassDummypassAttackingalignmentPenetratorsOutflankOverlapManipulateattackersPhysicalcompetency

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownHelppupilsexplorethebasicprinciplesofdefence,e.g.denialof

space,pressure,opengate,tackle,coverandregainpossessionAdaptanddevelopthebasicskills

Rugby UnionObjectives of lesson:Warmupbyplayingagame,wherewecanutiliseprinciples

ofattack–goforwardandsupport.Understandingofwidthand depthina2v1situationIntroduce,howtomanipulateanattackerintoapositionwhereit

iseasierforthedefendertomakeatackle(Markinganopponent)Refereeingagame

Laws/Referee:EachRefereetohavetheopportunitytorefereethegameof

rugbyfor5minutesmax(3differentrefereestobeusedduring thelesson)P.S.1ptawardedtothedefendingteameachtimeadefender

tacklesanattackerbylockingbotharmsaroundanattacker’slegs

Lesson 7



Lesson 7

Warm up

Play a game of touch but focus on theprinciples of play regarding ‘go forward’ and ‘support’.

Being tackled (touch) is not a problem if supported well. This will lead to‘continuity’.

Game

Focus on creating the 2v1 situations.

Fix defender.

Create time and space for the receiver who whenever possible comes onto the ball at ‘top pace’.

Technical area

The focus is on the defender and theability to manipulate the ball carrier into a tackle area.

Principles of Defence:• Deny attacker space• Apply pressure• Manipulate attacker• Line them up for the tackle• Drive them backwards• Win ball



Lesson 8

Vocabulary:EndballMulti-directionalWarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationTagbeltsInvasionEvasionManipulateattackersDummypassFixingadefender



See lesson support:Diagramofchangingpitchsize

and2v1’sSee video support link:Videoof2v1situations


Warmup/cooldown

• Pupilstoperformtheirownindividualwarmuproutine.• Continuetoplayagamewhere1ptisaddedtotheteamstotalforeverysuccessful2v1situation.• Alsoaward1pteachtimeasupportplayeracceleratesontoapassandendsupfurtherforward thantheoriginalpasser.• Trytocreate2v1situationsthroughcleversupportplay.

g


receiveapassWorkhardofftheball



thedefence


inordertosupport

Game • Playonthegameareawiththetrylinesonthewidestsidesandthenafterafewminutes,and thenchangetothetrylinesbeingonthenarrowsides,thusvaryingthetacticalimplications. Notewhatsolutionsarisefromtheproblemsofthechangingpitchdimensions.• Theteacherorrefereecouldshoutchangeanumberoftimes,duringtheperiodofthegame. Usefeints(dummypasses)whenappropriateandscore1pt.foreverysuccessful‘dummypass’.

g


whenappropriate

Choosinglengthof passesonwideor narrowpitchand adaptingthetactical implicationsdueto thechangestothe pitchsizes

Gaininginboth competenceand confidencethrough skillacquisitionGaininginphysical

fitness


• Play2v1in10mby10mgrids.Use6cones(2xred,2blue,2yellow)tomarkoutareaand alwaysstartthepupilsinthemiddleofthegridinaback-to-backposition.Onthecallof‘Go’, thetwoattackers(onecarryingaball)goroundacolouredmarkerandattackthedefenderwho hasgonearoundoneoftheconesonhissideofthegrid.Teacherorrefereetonominatethe colouroftheconesfortheattackerstogoaround,i.e.1xred,1xblueor2xyellow.Keep mixingthecoloursandthenumberstosetupdifferentproblems.Defenderchooseshisconeto goaroundbeforedefendingtheattack.• Seelessonsupportpage/video.

g


receiveapassTaketheballflatordeep,


passing




inordertosupport

Evaluation • Askthepupilsabouthowtheydecidedtothrowadummypass,howdidtheymanagetocreatea2v1situation.• Askpupilstorefineandpreparetheirownindividualwarmuproutinefornextlessone.g.raisethebodytemperature,mobiliseand stretchreadyforthegame.

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:Toimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedLearntheimportanceoffeintsandaccelerationwhentryingto

outwitanopponent

Tag RugbyObjectives of lesson:Warmupbyplayingagame,wherewecanutiliseprinciplesof

attack–goforwardsandsupportUnderstandingofwidthanddepthina2v1situationPassing,fixing,creatingtimeandspaceforthereceiverDummypass


3pacesaftertag(Resultsinafreepasstothenon-offending team)Award1ptforbothsuccessful2v1’sandgoodsupport



Lesson 8

Warm up

Encourage the players to devise their own warm up activity.

• Raise body temperature• Raise mental arousal• Dynamic stretch

Game

Fix defender:

Create time and space for the receiver who whenever possible comes onto the ball at ‘top pace’.

Technical area

The focus is on the defender and theability to manipulate the ball carrier into a tackle area.

Principles of Defence:• Deny attacker space• Apply pressure• Manipulate attacker• Line them up for the tackle• Drive them backwards• Win ball




possibleor1ballbetween 2pupils50cones1shieldper2players,

ifpossible

See lesson support page:Push/pullgamesTackletechnique

See video link:Shieldgame


• Individualwarmupsfollowedbyfurtheractivitiestoprepareforcontactrugbye.g.whilstonknees, facepartnerandonthecommandofwrestle,trytopinyourpartner’sshoulderstotheground.• Ingroupsof7players,1nominatedplayertriestopushorpulltheothersoutofagrid(3mby3m) Howmanycanhegetoutofthegridin30seconds.Changetheplayerpushingandrepeat. Seesupportpages.

g

RaisebodytempRaisementalarousalDynamicstretchGetbodyreadyfor

contact

Goodbodypositionfor drivinganopponentSolidwidebaseto

preventbeingmovedout ofthegrid

Reflectingcorrectly onperformanceAbletotransfer,physical

competencyintosport- specificactivities

Game: • 7v7,oneteamholdingtackleshields.Theaimofthegameistoscoreasmanytriesin3minutes aspossible,bypassing,smashingthrough,twistinganddrivingpasttheshieldmen.Shieldmen areallowedtoblockandbumpyouwiththeshieldstostopyouscoring.• Playcontinuousrugbybyattackingtheoppositetrylineimmediatelyafterscoringatry.Keep working/scoringforfull3minutes.After3minutes,swopwithshieldmenandtryandprevent themfromscoring.

g

PasstoattackspacesShowdetermination

togetthroughshieldsKeepworkinghardfor

thefull3minutesAsadefenderworkhard

tostopthem

LowdrivingpositionSpeed/powertobreak

throughshieldPasswhenitisthe

bestoptionKeeptheballinthefield

ofplayotherwise 10secondspenalty

Endurance,Speed,hand andeyeco-ordinationRulesofthegameConfidentwhenactive

andshowinga commitmenttoimprove


• Play1on1andintroducereartackle.Someoftheplayersmayalreadybegoodorhavesome experience,butsomewillneedsomeextracoaching.• Matchplayersbysizeandshape.Demonstratesafepractice(seelessonsupportpages).Work throughallprogressionsifyouhaveplayerswhohaveneverbeentaughtthereartacklebefore.

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Fortechnical/safety aspectsoftackling, pleaseseelesson supportpagesKeepballalive,especially


Attitude,developing confidenceUnderstandingthe

psychological implicationsofgood strongtackles

Evaluation • Askpupilsaboutthesafetyaspectsoftackling.Askquestionsabouthowthetacticsmaychangenowthatwehavesomecontactin thegames.

Vocabulary:CooldownTurnoverballCo-ordinationInvasionEvasionLateralpassDummypassAttackingalignmentPenetratorsOutflankOverlapManipulateattackers

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownDevelopingagility,balanceandco-ordinationToimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedHelppupilsexplorethebasicprinciplesofdefence,e.g.denial

oftimeandspace,pressure,opengate,tackle,coverand regainpossessionRugby UnionObjectives of lesson:Individualwarmupsfollowedbyfurtheractivitiestopreparefor

contactrugby,e.g.contactgamesIntroducethesidetackleandthefronttackle

Laws/Referee:ContactGame:-add10secondsstoppageiftheballgoesoutof

playorforanyotherinfringement,beforetheattackingteamcan startagainConditionedGame:-Lawsofthetackle.5tacklesthenturnover

ball(seelessonsupportpages)

Lesson 8



Lesson 8

Warm up

Activity 1: Push and pull out of the grid.

Activity 2: Drive the players out.

Driving technique:Head up, flat back, hips below shoulders, pump legs.

Game

Attacking players really work on the ‘go forward’.

They need to show aggression anddetermination in contact, coupled withgood decision making to pass to aplayer who is in a better position to ‘go forward’.

When players score, the same team turn and attack immediately in theother direction.

Technical area

Key factors for rear tackle:• Chase attacker• Lock arms around waist and allow arms (still in a locked position) to slide down to thighs• Use attacker’s momentum to bring him/her to the ground• Get up quickly and win the ball



Lesson 9

Vocabulary:WarmupCooldownTurnoverballCo-ordinationInvasionEvasionLateralpassDummypassAttackingalignmentPenetratorsOutflankOverlapManipulateattackersDefensiveprinciplesSupportDenyspace



See lesson support:Individualwarmupwith

dynamicstretchingAssessmentsheet

See video link:TagGame


• Continuewithindividualsperformingtheirownwarmuproutineswithkeyelementsbeing,raising theirbodytemperature,raisingmentalarousal,increasingrangeofmovementaroundjoints,in ordertohelppreventinjury.• Teachertoobserveindividualwarmuproutinesandquestionindividualstocheckforunder-standingofwarmupandcooldownprinciples.

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RaisebodytempRaisementalarousalDynamicstretch


Reflectingonindividual warmuproutines correctly

Game • Playtaggamewiththetrylinesonthelongestsidesoftheworkingarea.Lettheplayers organisethemselvesasateamtoattackanddefendandalsoallowthemtoplayindifferent positions.• 3or4oftheplayerswhomaynothavealreadyhadtheopportunitytocoach,maybeputintothetechnicalareatocoachtheirpeersontheirgiventask.

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PrinciplesofattackPrinciplesofdefencePrinciplesofsupport

Handling–EvadingSupportingskillsRecogniseandutilise

ownteam’sstrengths andopponentdeficiencies

Abletotransferphysical competencyintosport- specificactivities


• Teachertoobserveminicoachingsessionsbypupilsnominatedlastlessontoactascoaches. Splitgroupsinto3’sor4’sandletthecoacheshave5or6minutestocoachtheirtasktotheir colleagues.Teachertofeedbackoncoachingskills. g

PlanningOrganisationControlAPESprinciples

Thiswilldependonthe tasksbeingdeliveredby thecoaches

Coachingprocess skillsbeingdeveloped

Evaluation • Givefeedbacktocoacheson,planning,organisation,controlandtheAPESprinciples.Checkthatpupilsunderstandhowtocooldownsafelyandaskeachindividualtoperformtheirpersonalroutineforcoolingdown.Giveoutcoachingtaskstothepupilswhowillhavetheopportunitytocoachtheirpeersduringthenextlesson.

• Completeassessmentsheet:TeachingInvasionGamesthroughRugbyUnion(seelessonsupportpage(s)).

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownAbletoprepareforandrecoverfromexercisesafelyandeffectively

andtorecognisethebenefitstotheirhealthofregularexerciseOrganisethemselvesasateamtoattackanddefendandplayin

differentpositionsSelectandusearangeoftacticsandstrategiesandapplythem

successfully

Tag RugbyObjectives of lesson:PlaythefullgameoftagMatchthetechnicalskillstothetacticaldecisionsUtiliseprinciplesofattack–goforwardsandsupportPlayerstocoachpeersinbasicskilldevelopmentRefereethegameoftagCoachpeers

Laws/Referee:FullTAGrules

(Seesupportpages)

Referee:Positioningtobeabletoseewidestpartoftheplayingarea



Lesson 9

Warm up

Individual Warm up.


Game

Focus on the decision making fromrecognising the opportunities to penetrate or outflank.

Recognising players who may be in better positions to take advantage of the defence.

Technical area

Coaches to get feedback on theircoaching process skills.

• Planning• Organisation• Control• APES principles





See lesson support page:BenefitsofP.E.Assessmentsheet

See video link:Conditionedgametopromote

maximumtacklingopportunities


• Raisingbodytemperaturejoggingplussomedynamicstretching.• Ingroupsof7players,1nominatedplayertriestopushorpulltheothersoutofacircle (4mdiameter)Howmanycanhegetoutofthegridin30seconds.• Changetheplayerpushingandrepeat.Seesupportpages. g

RaisebodytemperatureRaisementalarousalDynamicstretchPrepareforacontact

session

Goodbodypositionfor drivingopponentsoutof thecircleSolidwidebaseto

preventbeingmovedout ofthegrid

Reflectingcorrectly onperformanceAbletotransferphysical

competencyintosport- specificactivities

Game • Playaconditionedgameofrugby.Tackledplayersmayoff-loadimmediatelyorplacetheball ontheground.Supportplayershouldplaytheball/passfromtheground.Thedefencemaynot competefortheballatthetackle.5tacklesthenturnover.Award1ptfortacklesthatarebelow thewaistwitharmslockedaroundthelegsoftheattacker.• Playersshouldberewardedfortryingtokeeptheballalivesoaward1pteverytimeaplayer managestopasstheballoutofacontactsituationwherebothplayersareontheirfeeti.e.keep theballaliveratherthantakethetackles.P.S.norucking.

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Fortechnical/safety aspectsoftackling,please seelessonsupportpagesKeepballalive,especially





• Teachertoobserveminicoachingsessionsbypupilsnominatedlastlessontoactascoaches. Splitgroupsinto3’sor4’sandletthecoacheshave5or6minutestocoachtheirtasktotheir colleagues.• Teachertofeedbackoncoachingskills.

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Coachingprocess skillsbeingdeveloped

Evaluation • Givefeedbacktocoachesonplanning,organisation,controlandtheAPESprinciples.• Completeassessmentsheet:TeachingInvasionGamesthroughRugbyUnion(seelessonsupportpage(s)).

Vocabulary:WarmupCooldownTurnoverballAgilityBalanceCo-ordinationInvasionEvasionLateralpassDummypassAttackingalignmentPenetratorsOutflankOverlapManipulateattackers

National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:Toimprovetheconsistency,qualityandchoiceofskillsusedAdaptanddevelopthebasicskillsAbletoprepareforandrecoverfromexercisesafelyand

effectivelyandtoknowtheprinciplesusedtorecognisethe benefitstotheirhealthofregularexerciseandgoodhygieneUnderstandingthebenefitsofbeingactiveingames

Rugby UnionObjectives of lesson:WarmupfortagKeepingtheballaliveafteracontactsituationPlayingafungamewithinassafeaspossibleenvironmentImprovingskillsandfitnessthroughRugbyUnion

Laws/Referee:Lawsofthetackle:-Playermustbeheld,broughttotheground.5tacklesthen

turnoverball(seelessonsupportpages)Tackledplayersmayoffloadimmediatelyorplacetheballonthe

ground.Supportplayershouldplaytheball/passfromthe ground.Thedefencemaynotcompetefortheballatthetackle

Lesson 9



Lesson 9

Warm up

Driving technique:Head up, flat back, hips below shoulders, pump legs.

Game

Focus on the ability of the tackler to get back onto their feet and back into the game.

Technical area





Lesson 10




See lesson support:Assessmentsheet

See video link:Examplesof:-PrinciplesofattackPrinciplesofdefencePrinciplesofsupport


• Continuewithindividualsperformingtheirownwarmuproutineswithkeyelementsbeing: raisingtheirbodytemperature,raisingmentalarousal,increasingrangeofmovementaround jointsinordertohelppreventinjury.• Teachertoobserveindividualwarmuproutinesandquestionindividualstocheckfor understandingofwarmupandcooldownprinciples.

g

RaisebodytempRaisementalarousalDynamicstretch

Fullbodywarmup, preparingtoplaya gameoftagrugbyCatchandpassEvadeLookforspaceAttackspace

Reflectingonindividualwarmup

routinescorrectly

Game • Playtaggamewiththetrylinesonthelongestsidesoftheworkingarea.Lettheplayers organisethemselvesasateamtoattackanddefendandalsoallowthemtoplayindifferent positions.• 3or4oftheplayerswhomaynothavealreadyhadtheopportunitytocoach,maybeput intothetechnicalareatocoachtheirpeersontheirgiventask.

g

PrinciplesofattackPrinciplesofdefencePrinciplesofsupport

Handling,evading, supportingskillsRecogniseandutilise

ownteam’sstrengths andopponents deficiencies

Abletotransferphysical competencyintosport- specificactivities


• Teachertoobserveminicoachingsessionsbypupilsnominatedlastlessontoactascoaches.• Splitgroupsinto3’sor4’sandletthecoacheshave5or6minutestocoachtheirtasktotheir peers.• Teachertofeedbackoncoachingskills.

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Coachingprocessskills beingdeveloped


National CurriculumObjectives of lesson:DemonstratetheprinciplesofwarmupandcooldownOrganisethemselvesasateamtoattackanddefendandplayin

differentpositionsSelectandusearangeoftacticsandstrategiesandapplythem

successfully

Tag RugbyObjectives of lesson:PlaythefullgameoftagMatchthetechnicalskillstothetacticaldecisionsUtiliseprinciplesofattack–goforwardsandsupportPlayerstocoachpeersinbasicskilldevelopmentRefereethegameoftagCoachpeers

Laws/Referee:FullTAGrules

(Seesupportpages)



Lesson 10

Warm up

Individual Warm up.


Game

• Work as a defensive line• Deny attacker space• Manipulate attacker and line them up for the tackle.

Principles of:• Attack• Support• Defence

Technical area







See lesson support:Keyfactorfortackling

See video linkGame,showinghowtokeep

theballaliveeveninacontact game


• Continuewithindividualsperformingtheirownwarmuproutineswithkeyelementsbeing: raising theirbodytemperature,raisingmentalarousal,increasingrangeofmovementaround jointsinordertohelppreventinjury.• Teachertoobserveindividualwarmuproutinesandquestionindividualstocheckfor understandingofwarmupandcooldownprinciples.

g

RaisebodytemperatureRaisementalarousalDynamicstretch

Fullbodywarmup, preparingtoplayagame oftagrugbyCatchandpassEvadeLookforspaceAttackspace

Reflectingonindividual warmuproutines correctly

Game • Playaconditionedgameofrugby.Tackledplayersmayoffloadimmediatelyorplacetheball ontheground.Supportplayershouldplaytheball/passfromtheground.Thedefencemaynot competefortheballatthetackle.5tacklesthenturnover.Award1ptfortacklesthatarebelow thewaistwitharmslockedaroundthelegsoftheattacker.• Playersshouldberewardedfortryingtokeeptheballalivesoaward1pteverytimeaplayer managestopasstheballoutofacontactsituationwherebothplayersareontheirfeeti.e.keep theballaliveratherthantakethetackles.P.S.norucking.

g


Fortechnical/safety aspectsoftackling,please seelessonsupportpagesKeepballalive,especially





• Teachertoobserveminicoachingsessionsbypupilsnominatedlastlessontoactascoaches. Splitgroupsinto3’sor4’sandletthecoacheshave5or6minutestocoachtheirtasktotheir colleagues.• Teachertofeedbackoncoachingskills.

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Coachingprocessskills beingdeveloped




Rugby UnionObjectives of lesson:WarmupforcontactKeepingtheballaliveafteracontactsituationPlayingafungamewithinasafeaspossibleenvironmentImprovingskills(technicalandtactical)andfitnessthrough

rugbyunion

Laws/Referee:Lawsofthetackle:-Playermustbeheld,broughttotheground5tacklesthenturnoverballTackledplayersmayoffloadimmediatelyorplacetheballonthe

ground.Supportplayershouldplaytheball/passfromthe ground.Thedefencemaynotcompetefortheballatthetackle

Lesson 10



Lesson 10

Warm up

Individual Warm up.

Part of the warm up should be relevant to making contact with others and theground.

Game

Teacher to give the instruction of ‘keepthe ball alive’.

Do not stigmatise handling error as this is part of the learning process.

Principles of:• Attack• Support• Defence

Technical area

Peer coaches to get feedback on their coaching process skills.


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