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Rugby Union PE: 5 of 9 Rugby Union PE: 6 of 9

Key Terminology Heart: Building Trust and Teamwork

Term Definition Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
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. Can you organise and officiate a Can assist but needs guidance. Organises and officiates games Takes a leadership role, managing
games confidently.
independently.
simple game of rugby?
Grubber Kick A low, bouncing kick designed to exploit space behind the defence. Do you communicate effectively
Box kick A high kick aimed at putting pressure on the receiving team. to help organise a defensive or Communicates occasionally but Communicates clearly to Directs and motivates the team
Ruck A contest for the ball on the ground after a tackle. attacking line? lacks consistency. organise teammates. with confidence.
Maul A contest for the ball where players are bound together but the ball is still held off the ground. Can you organise a rugby-
Scrum A set formation used to restart play after certain infringements, requiring binding and teamwork. specific warm-up for a small Demonstrates basic knowledge Leads a structured warm-up Designs and leads tailored warm-
effectively.
ups confidently.
but needs reminders.
Line-Out A method of restarting play where players jump to catch a ball thrown in from the touchline. group?
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.
Hands: Skill execution

Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
Can you devise basic tactics to Can you pass effectively to both Occasionally performs accurate Consistently passes accurately to Passes with precision under
gain an advantage over Suggests simple tactics with Creates basic but effective Develops and adapts complex the left and right? passes. both sides. pressure.
tactics dynamically.
limited understanding.
tactics in gameplay.
opponents? Can you demonstrate how to Demonstrates basic tackling Tackles safely and effectively in Tackles with confidence and
Do you know when to switch Occasionally recognises Consistently identifies and uses Anticipates strategies and adjusts tackle effectively and safely? techniques. games. consistency under pressure.
play or use dummy runs to opportunities to switch play or
outwit opponents? use dummy runs. appropriate tactics. dynamically. Can you perform a loop to effect Attempts loops but with limited Executes loops effectively in Integrates loops seamlessly into
Can you consistently outwit an Occasionally outwits opponents Regularly outwits opponents in Executes effectively under in a game situation? success. practice games. live gameplay.
opponent in a two vs one but inconsistently. structured drills. pressure in live gameplay. Can you demonstrate effective Leads backline play effectively,
situation? use of running backs after a Demonstrates limited success. Uses running backs strategically. creating opportunities.
Attempts tactical kicks with Uses tactical kicks effectively for Incorporates tactical kicks ruck/maul?
Can you use kicking as a tactic?
limited accuracy. territory. seamlessly into play. Can you break a defensive line Attempts side steps but Breaks lines effectively using side Combines side steps with other

Can you explain why creating Recognises space but struggles Explains and uses space to Identifies space dynamically and using a side step? inconsistently. steps. skills to consistently break lines.
space is important in rugby? to use it effectively. support attacks. exploits it effectively.