3v3 Long Pass Football
Small-sided football games on larger pitches designed to encourage and reward the use of long-distance passing skills.
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About This Activity
Small-sided football games on larger pitches designed to encourage and reward the use of long-distance passing skills.
Quick Info
high
24
40m x 30m minimum for multiple pitches
Equipment Required
Goals or target markers
8-12 goals for multiple pitches
Footballs
4-6 balls for multiple games
Bibs for team identification
Half the class (15 bibs for 30 students)
Cones for pitch marking
20-30 cones for boundaries
Goals
As needed
Softballs
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Goals Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Team Play
Passing
Decision Making
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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