4v4 Possession Football
Teams compete to maintain possession by making consecutive passes while applying dribbling skills
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Teams compete to maintain possession by making consecutive passes while applying dribbling skills
Quick Info
high
16
20m x 15m per game
Equipment Required
Footballs
1 per game
Coloured Bibs
8 per game (4 each colour)
Boundary cones
8-12 per game
Softballs
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Passing
Dribbling
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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