Referee Skills Practice
Learn and practice basic football refereeing skills including signals, decision-making and rule application
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About This Activity
Learn and practice basic football refereeing skills including signals, decision-making and rule application
Quick Info
low
20
15m x 15m open area
Equipment Required
Whistles
6-8
Cones
8-10
Rule cards
1 per group
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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