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Tactical problem/focus question –
A forward pass or dropping the ball
results in the loss of possession during a Touch game
Skill
Objectives:
Development of backward passing
Developing passing decision making /
positioning
Introductory Game/Game Sense Game
5v5 games, and Umpiring team
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Ball must be passed backwards or a try is lost
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Attackers are allowed 6 tries before turnover
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Attackers can not start play until defenders are onside
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If the ball is dropped attackers lose two tries
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The ball must be placed on the spot after a touch
- At the beginning of a try the ball must be
passed
Game
Sense Questions:
When is it best to pass?
Where should you be if you don’t have the ball?
Skill/Concept development (drills)
Running and passing drill
In their teams students run in an
attacking line while passing the ball between players
- Students can improve their skill and confidence in
passing to assist their game
Students
begin to analyse where they should position themselves when they are off the
ball, and develop their different running paces.
Game
Sense Questions:
Where should I be positioned?
How can I easily change my position?
Game Play/Play Practice:
Repeat intro game with a focus on when
players should pass, and when, how and where to change their position
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Ball must be passed backwards or a try is lost
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If the ball is dropped attackers lose two tries
The following rules are changed to:
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Ball must be passed backward or possession is lost
- If the ball is dropped possession is lost
Conclusion
Pass only if it is of benefit and safe
When passing, pass backward
When off the
ball an attacker should be behind the ball player to allow for a backward pass