Rotating Referee Mini Games
Small-sided football games with students taking turns as referees, applying skills under real game pressure
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About This Activity
Small-sided football games with students taking turns as referees, applying skills under real game pressure
Quick Info
high
30
60m x 40m for three pitches
Equipment Required
Footballs
3 (1 per game) plus 3 spares
Goals
6 (2 per pitch)
Cones
24 for pitch marking
Coloured Bibs
15 bibs in 3 colours
Whistles
3 for referees
Softballs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Equipment
Ball Required
Goals Required
Cones Required
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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