Attacking Pairs 4v4 Game
Small-sided game focusing on coordinated attacking play with designated pair partnerships
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About This Activity
Small-sided game focusing on coordinated attacking play with designated pair partnerships
Quick Info
high
20
25m x 20m for two pitches
Equipment Required
Footballs
6-8 (multiple for quick restarts)
Goals
4 (2 per pitch)
Cones
20-24
Bibs
12 (two colours)
Softballs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Goals Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Attacking
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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