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
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
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