Four Goal Football
Modified football game with two goals per team, developing tactical awareness and decision-making
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About This Activity
Modified football game with two goals per team, developing tactical awareness and decision-making
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 15m per game
Equipment Required
Footballs
1 per game (4 total)
Cones
16 for goals
Team bands
Enough for team identification
Goal cones
8 (for 4 goals)
Team bands/bibs
16 (two different colours)
Boundary Markers
8-12 cones
Softballs
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Positioning
Game Sense
Defending
Team Play
Coordination
Attacking
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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