Modified 5v5 Football with Skill Focus
Small-sided football games with modified rules to encourage skill development
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About This Activity
Small-sided football games with modified rules to encourage skill development
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 15m per pitch (3 pitches)
Equipment Required
Footballs
6-9 (2-3 per pitch)
Small goals
6
Cones
30-40
Coloured Bibs
15-20
Softballs
As needed
Small Goal
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Passing
Dribbling
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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