Four-Station Football Skills Circuit
A structured rotation through four skill stations focusing on dribbling, passing, shooting, and attacking principles, allowing focused practice before game application
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About This Activity
A structured rotation through four skill stations focusing on dribbling, passing, shooting, and attacking principles, allowing focused practice before game application
Quick Info
16 mins
moderate
24
40m x 40m minimum (four station areas approximately 15m x 15m each with spacing)
Equipment Required
Footballs
20-25 balls total distributed across stations
Cones
40-50 cones for station marking and dribbling circuits
Goals
1 goal for shooting station (or cone goal 3-4m wide)
Distance markers
10-15 for passing station spacing
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Goals Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skills
Shooting
Passing
Agility
Coordination
Dribbling
Weather
All Weather
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