Defending Points Small-Sided Game
4v4 small-sided game with special scoring system that rewards defensive success equally with goals, progressing to numerical disadvantage with floaters
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4v4 small-sided game with special scoring system that rewards defensive success equally with goals, progressing to numerical disadvantage with floaters
Quick Info
high
24
2-3 playing areas each 30m x 20m, total space 60m x 40m minimum
Equipment Required
Cones
40-60 for marking playing area boundaries
Small goals
4-6 goals (2m wide, 2 per game)
Footballs
2-3 (1 per game)
Bibs
30-40 in 4 different colours (8 per team + floaters)
Whiteboard or scorecards
Optional for tracking defensive points
Small Goal
As needed
Softballs
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Goals Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Fun
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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