This four lesson rugby mini-unit is designed for a grade 7 level (ages 12-13).  Lessons are designed so that students first participate in a modified game situation that provides a tactical problem requiring a specific skill used in touch rugby.  After participating in the game the students practice skill development.  With the students engaging in skill practice they will now be able to apply their improved skill and tactical awareness in a game.  Students will understand the tactical components of the game and now understand what skills are necessary for them to become successful.
 

Facilities and Equipment - Assumptions:

1.  Touch rugby will be taught outdoors.  If weather does not permit, lessons can be taught indoors.

2.  Cones are available to mark the playing area.  If indoors, playing areas (grids) will be much smaller.

3.  Balls will be appropriate in size and weight to student development (i.e. size 4 balls to begin).  Playing areas may have to be modified from the original plan, depending on student development.  Other types of balls can be used if students struggle with the rugby balls i.e. footballs.
 

Student Expectations:

1.  Students will arrive to class ready to be active i.e. in strip, and be ready for the day's lesson instruction from the teacher.

2.  On the teachers command, students will proceed in manner in which they have been instructed..

3.  On teachers command 'aaaaaaand stop', students will stop what they are currently doing and listen for new instructions.

4.  Students will help with equipment set-up and take down if instructed to do so.

5.  Students will be respectful towards fellow students and teacher at all times.
 

Teacher Expecations:

1.  Teacher will come prepared to the lesson with all the necessary equipment.

2.  Teacher will have a plan of action to deal with students who do not come prepared to be active.

3.  Teacher will speak clearly and make sure instructions are clearly understood by all students.

4.  Teacher will make an attempt to provide positive and corrective feedback to all students.

5.  Teacher will ensure that students have arranged themselves in proper groupings i.e. not always with the same partners for every drill.
 

Groupings:

1.Students will be divided into small groups for the various drills to increase student participation and number of touches throughtout the drill.

2.  Groups will be changed throughout the lessons to ensure students don't always pick the same group.  As well, groupings of advanced players with not-so-advanced players will be encouraged.