Skills Under Pressure Challenge
Progressive challenges that replicate competitive pressure while practicing specific football skills
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About This Activity
Progressive challenges that replicate competitive pressure while practicing specific football skills
Quick Info
12 mins
moderate
24
25m x 20m minimum for 6 stations
Equipment Required
Footballs
12-18 balls
Cones
20-30 cones
Timer/stopwatch
1 per station or central
Instruction cards
1 per station
Softballs
As needed
Timer
As needed
Cards
As needed
Sport-specific equipment
Sufficient for all stations
Timers/stopwatches
1 per station
Station markers
3-4 sets
Score tracking materials
1 per station
PE Equipment
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Net Materials
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Features
Adaptable
Progressive
Engaging
Challenging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Values
Resilience
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Teaching Focus
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Progressive Challenge
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Skills
Shooting
Passing
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination
Dribbling
Weather
All Weather
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