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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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About This Activity

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