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Key Terminology

Term Definition
Backward Pass A pass that travels parallel or behind the player, essential for maintaining possession in rugby.
Dummy Run A deceptive move by a player to draw defenders away from the ball carrier.

Grubber Kick A low, bouncing kick designed to exploit space behind the defence.
Box kick A high kick aimed at putting pressure on the receiving team.
Ruck A contest for the ball on the ground after a tackle.
Maul A contest for the ball where players are bound together but the ball is still held off the ground.
Scrum A set formation used to restart play after certain infringements, requiring binding and teamwork.

Line-Out A method of restarting play where players jump to catch a ball thrown in from the touchline.
Offside A rule violation where a player is in front of the ball or interfering with play unfairly.
Tactical Kick A deliberate kick aimed at gaining territory or creating scoring opportunities.

Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
Can you devise basic tactics to
gain an advantage over Suggests simple tactics with Creates basic but effective Develops and adapts complex
tactics dynamically.
tactics in gameplay.
limited understanding.
opponents?
Do you know when to switch Occasionally recognises Consistently identifies and uses Anticipates strategies and adjusts
play or use dummy runs to opportunities to switch play or
outwit opponents? use dummy runs. appropriate tactics. dynamically.
Can you consistently outwit an Occasionally outwits opponents Regularly outwits opponents in Executes effectively under
opponent in a two vs one but inconsistently. structured drills. pressure in live gameplay.
situation?
Attempts tactical kicks with Uses tactical kicks effectively for Incorporates tactical kicks
Can you use kicking as a tactic?
limited accuracy. territory. seamlessly into play.

Can you explain why creating Recognises space but struggles Explains and uses space to Identifies space dynamically and
space is important in rugby? to use it effectively. support attacks. exploits it effectively.