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Modified Flag Football Game (5v5)

Simplified 5v5 Flag Football game with clear positions, downs system, and tactical discussion opportunities

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About This Activity

Simplified 5v5 Flag Football game with clear positions, downs system, and tactical discussion opportunities

Quick Info

18 mins
high
20
40m x 20m with clear markings

Equipment Required

Flag belts

1 per student

American footballs

2-3

Field marking cones

15-20

Team bibs

15 (one colour)

Marker cones

20+

Stopwatch or timer

1-2

Tag Belts

As needed

Gaelic Footballs

As needed

Dish Cones

As needed

Stopwatch

As needed

Flag Footballs

3-4 balls

Cones for marking

15-20 cones

Video recording device

1 (optional)

Footballs

2-3 for games

Cones

20-30

Video camera (optional)

1

Softballs

As needed

PE Equipment

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 7
Year 5
Year 4
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Flag Football

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition

Space

Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
High Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect

Weather

All Weather