Student Referee 5v5 Games
Small-sided football games with students taking turns as referees to develop leadership skills alongside game application
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About This Activity
Small-sided football games with students taking turns as referees to develop leadership skills alongside game application
Quick Info
20 mins
high
30
30m x 25m minimum for two pitches plus spacing
Equipment Required
Cones
16-20 for pitch marking
Goals
4 small goals
Footballs
2 (one per game) plus spares
Team bibs
Multiple colours for team identification
Whistles
2-4 for referees
Softballs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Activity Type
Main Game
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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