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Unit 1B - Rugby

Unit 1B - Rugby

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IntroductionIn this unit, you will develop your knowledge of rugby. You will learn the rules of the game in more detail. You will also further improve your rugby skills and tactics.

The technical skills include:

⛣ Running with the ball – Changing running angles effectively and at speed to beat opponents

⛣ Passing – Using different types of passes to move the ball quickly and well

⛣ Introduction to tag – Learning the correct position to defend and stop your opponent

The tactical skills include:

⛣ Attacking – Learning passing patterns and running angles to beat opponents

⛣ Defending – Moving as a defensive line to prevent the other team scoring a try; identifying an attack and changing tactics to prevent a try

Areas of focus ⛣ Technical parts

⛣ Tactical parts

⛣ Rules and etiquette

⛣ Analysing performance

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Performance criteriaThrows a leading pass to a moving partner off a dribble or a pass in small-sided gameplay (G9.1.2)

Catches from a variety of trajectories and speeds using different objects in small-sided gameplay (G9.1.3)

Throws using the appropriate distance or power for an activity in small-sided gameplay with accuracy (G9.1.4)

Executes at least three offensive tactics to create open space (e.g. creates width, moves to open space without the ball, uses a variety of passes, pivots and fakes, uses give and go) (G9.2.1)

Executes at least three defensive tactics to reduce open space (e.g. a high press, staying goal side of the offensive player and reducing the distance to him/her) (G9.2.2)

Transitions from offence to defence or defence to offence by recovering quickly, communicating with teammates and capitalising on an advantage (G9.2.3)

Demonstrates etiquette and respect towards teammates, opponents and officials in success and defeat (G9.4.1)

Applies communication skills and strategies that promote team or group dynamics (G9.4.3)

Identifies how self (e.g. accepting one’s feelings), peers (e.g. listening supportively) and the community (e.g. providing resources for support when needed) contribute to the enhancement of personal health and well-being (G9.5.3)

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Keywords

Term Form Definition

accuracy nounsending the ball where you want it to go, for example, towards the goal or another player

attack verbto try and score or get an advantage against the other team or player

awareness noun understanding the area around you

defend verbto get the ball back from the other team and stop them from scoring

etiquette nounbehaving with respect towards your teammates, opponents and officials

evade verbto get away from an opponent or use your body to move around them

offensive nounwhen you or your teammates actively attack in a game

officiate verbto manage the game and make sure the players follow the rules

performance noun how well or badly you do something

possession nounwhen you or your teammates have control of the ball

tactics nouna short-term plan that helps you get something you want

technique noun a skill you need to do an activity

try nounplacing the ball on or over the try line with one or two hands to score (in rugby)

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Running with the ballIn rugby, you run with the ball to gain territory. This means you should always try to move forward when you have the ball.

Activity 1

You can run with the ball in different ways. Below are two ways you can run with the ball.

What is the main difference between these two ways of running with the ball?

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Activity 2

List what else you need to consider when running with the ball?

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When you have the ball, the other team will try and tackle you. This means you have to dodge and evade them.

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Activity 3

Observe one of your classmates in the lesson.

What does your classmate do to evade the other team when he has the ball? Describe his movements.

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See Elite Extension Activity E1

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Passing the ball

Activity 4

You are now a coach. Have a look at your classmate. Tick what they are doing well and place an X where they could improve.

Coaching points /

Hold the ball in two hands with your fingers spread apart.

Keep your elbows slightly bent.

Swing your hands through an arc.

Release the ball with a flick of the wrists and fingers.

Follow through; your fingers should point to the target and be in line with your chest.

Keep this page in front of you as you watch your peer perform a rugby pass!

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Performance analysisTo improve as a rugby player, you need to analyse your techniques and skills. This is so you can identify your strengths and areas for improvement. You can then train to improve your skills.

Activity 5

Identify one strength and one area for improvement in your own rugby performance.

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Activity 6

Using your answers above, explain why you chose that strength and area for improvement.

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You are now a coach. Watch a classmate in your lesson. Write TWO strengths and TWO areas for improvement.

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What could your classmate do to get better in his areas for improvement?

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It is believed that rugby was first invented as a sport in 1823. A boy named William Webb Ellis invented it at a football school. During a game of football, he caught the ball and ran down the field holding it.

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Elite extension activities

Activity E1

What advice could you give your classmate to improve his ability to evade?

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Activity E2

Try using one of the passing tactics. Which one worked best for you and why?

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Did youDid you

KnowThis UAE rugby player changes direction quickly to dodge the two defenders trying to tackle him.