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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Small-sided football games with students taking turns as referees to develop leadership skills alongside game application

Quick Info

20 mins

high

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