Here we provide the information which
will help you to achieve success in Rugby as a part of the Phys. Ed Curriculum.
Please open or download the Rugby Rubric.
Offensive Strategies
- Make short passes
- Move/cut to open space
- Communicate with team mates
- Move into position behind the ball
- Get ready quickly after a turnover
Defensive Strategies
- Block passing lanes of offense
- Anticipate the throw
- Get into position to remove offensive player’s flag
- Defend a pass by intercepting it
Maintain Possession of Ball
- Listen for a call from an open team mate
- Be ready to send the ball
- Move the ball closer to the goal area
- Run forward with speed to receive a ball
How to send a Rugby Ball
- Keep your knees bent
- Keep eyes on target (player)
- Grip ball with both hands
- Sweep your arms across body
- Flick wrists
How to receive a Rugby Ball
- Provide target "W" hands
- Keep eyes on target (ball)
- Reach out to meet ball
- Catch with two hands
- Tuck ball to body and prepare to run