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Invasion games: adapt tactics and strategies in contact sports

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This unit explores ways to adapt tactics and strategies in full-contact sports like rugby. Pupils will learn how to respond to specific types of breakdown such as free kicks, rucks, mauls and scrums as they seek solutions to gain territory, maintain momentum and counterattack.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Invasion games: adapt tactics and strategies in contact sports

This unit explores ways to adapt tactics and strategies in full-contact sports like rugby. Pupils will learn how to respond to specific types of breakdown such as free kicks, rucks, mauls and scrums as they seek solutions to gain territory, maintain momentum and counterattack.

6 lessons
  1. Solutions to tactical challenges
  2. Tackling and getting into a defensive line
  3. Defending by denying space and time
  4. Gaining confidence in contact
  5. Respond to challenges with persistence and focus
  6. Counterattack and momentum swings