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Target Areas: Small-Sided Dribbling Game

Competitive 4v4 game where teams score by dribbling over target lines, encouraging use of dribbling skills, creating space, and exploiting 2v1 situations in match context

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About This Activity

Competitive 4v4 game where teams score by dribbling over target lines, encouraging use of dribbling skills, creating space, and exploiting 2v1 situations in match context

Quick Info

high
16
30m x 20m (adjustable: 25m-40m x 15m-25m based on ability)

Equipment Required

Cones

16-20 for boundaries and target areas

Footballs

1 match ball + 3-4 spare balls

Bibs

2 sets of 8 different colours (16 total)

Small goals (for progression)

4 goals (1m wide each)

Stopwatch

1 (teacher's phone acceptable)

Softballs

As needed

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Football

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge

Skills

Tactics
Creating Space
Game Sense
Team Play
Dribbling

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Intensity

High Intensity

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather