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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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
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