Modified Flag Football Game (5v5)

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

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

Quick Info

18 mins

high

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)

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