--- title: "Year 3- P.E-Rugby: Mastering the Three Touch Ball" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-12-year-3-p-e-rugby-mastering-the-three-touch-ball" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 3- P.E-Rugby: Mastering the Three Touch Ball ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-6C3386C8-B023-41F0-B714-D4DEFA9748DF.png) 12 May 2026 In P.E. today, the class focused on Invasion Games through a game called Three Touch Ball, which is based on Rugby skills. The children worked on mastering the swing pass, learning to form a 'W' shape with their hands and swinging the ball from chest to hip height toward their target. We also practised receiving by watching the ball into the hands and bringing it back to the chest to prepare for the next move. Beyond the physical skills, we focused on tactics such as running into space, using hand signals to communicate, and working as a team to pass the ball at least three times before scoring in the hoop. Finally, the children took turns acting as officials, ensuring everyone followed the rules and played fairly. ![](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-6C3386C8-B023-41F0-B714-D4DEFA9748DF.png) [Year 3](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [P.E](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/p-e) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_2986.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-11-year-6-expressing-our-views-of-jesus) Previous ### [Year 6 - Expressing our views of Jesus](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-11-year-6-expressing-our-views-of-jesus) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_3493.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-13-reception-visit-to-imagine-that) Next ### [Reception: Visit to Imagine That](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-13-reception-visit-to-imagine-that) ### Personal Development - [News](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)