Mod Games
Mod Games
Mod Games
Variations Regressions:
Instead of running, the student can do 5 star jumps on the spot
Teaching notes - Teacher should have two rugby balls to ensure a fast game and a change of
defence to attack at times.
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Variations Player cannot catch unless on the move – promotes agility / evasion on and off the
ball.
- Increase width of pitch to create more space and scoring options.
- Introduce so that minimum 2 / 3 players must be in the scoring zone before a
score can be made.
- Play game with tags – player must pass ball once tag is made.
Drop Down Touch
Passing
Step shift swing
- hold the middle of the ball with thumbs on top and fingers underneath
- swing the ball across the body with both hands and elbows slightly bent
- the head leads the rotation of the upper body towards the receiver
- release the ball and follow through in the direction of the pass
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Bozo touch
Description Players divided into 3 teams, 2 teams play whilst one waits to enter the game
when a score is made
- When a score is made, the defence pick up the ball and attack immediately.
- The scoring team leave the pitch while the waiting team run on and defend.
- Turnover of possession is via a score, a forward pass, dropped ball, intercept etc.
- The rules may also stipulate a six touch turnover for example.
- The coach to observe how the waiting players spread when in the off pitch area
in order to cover
space when called onto the pitch. It may not be the team in possession at that
time that scores.
Variations Player cannot catch unless on the move – promotes agility / evasion on and off the
ball.
- Increase width of pitch to create more space and scoring options.
- Introduce so that minimum 2 / 3 players must be in the scoring zone before a
score can be made.
- Play game with tags – player must pass ball once tag is made.
Passing
Step, shift, swing
- hold the middle of the ball with thumbs on top and fingers underneath
- swing the ball across the body with both hands and elbows slightly bent
- the head leads the rotation of the upper body towards the receiver
- release the ball and follow through in the direction of the pass
Bozo touch
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