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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