The object of flag rugby is very simple--score as many “Trys” as possible by placing the ball on or behind the opponent’s goal line. Each player will be wearing a certain colored flag (the color will represent what team you are on). To score a “Try” a team must pass sideways or backwards (and never forward), advancing the ball down the field without getting their flag pulled to score a “Try”.
Flag Rugby is a non-contact version of rugby that can be played safely in Physical Education classes. Flag Rugby is a great team sport for a physical education class because all players get to run, catch, pass and score, regardless of their position, gender, size, shape or ability.
Flag Rugby is a team-invasion game, resembling an all inclusive and continuous team game of flag pulling with a strange, oval shaped, ball (looks like a GIGANTIC egg). It is super easy to learn and even easier to play once you master some of the skill techniques and rules. Flag Rugby encourages and utilizes teamwork, athletic skills and fitness. Flag Rugby concentrates on balance, coordination, agility, visual awareness, handling, decision making and most importantly, fitness.
No forward passes AT ANY TIME. All passes must be sideways or backwards.
No intentional physical contact. Flags will be used to “tackle” the opposing team.
You can not block another player to help your teammate advance with the ball.
No intentional kicking of the ball. Kicking can never be used to advance the ball down the field.
Never intentionally leave your feet to score a try. You can not dive, slide, etc. into the try zone.
You can not drop ball intentionally and roll to a teammate. Advancing of the ball can only be done via running and passing.
If a flag is pulled, the flag puller exchanges the flag for the ball.
Students will learn the proper cues on how to pass (pitch) underhand and sideways.
Students will learn the proper cues on how to catch a rugby ball.
Students will practice backwards/sideway pitching short, medium and long distances.
Students will practice pitching while running.
Students will learn and practice the proper techniques to “scoop” the ball off the ground when it is moving.
Students will learn how to pick up the ball.
Students will learn and design basic offensive and defensive strategies.
Students will use proper sportsmanship traits while participating in a team competition.
Attacker: member of the “offensive” team
Dead Ball: when a player runs out of bounds with the ball or when the referee stops play
Defender: member of the “defensive” team
Man to Man Defense: when you pick someone on the opposing team and guard them
Free Pass: this is used to restart the game after either a try was scored OR after a Dead Ball has occurred
Forward Pass: illegal pass that results in turning the ball over to the other team
Goal/Try Line: the line that needs to be crossed to score a Try
Pass/Pitch: throwing the ball with two hands in a backwards or horizontal sideways direction from one player to another
Penalty: break of one of the rules that results on a turnover and Free Pass to the other team
Tackler: the player who pulls the flag
Touch/Side Line: lines that designates the boundaries for the field of play
Try: also known as scoring a goal; when a player correctly grounds/places the ball on or behind the Try Line
