Mastery in Individual & Team Play
•Year 6
•Football
•One ball per pitch, spare balls positioned around area
Alternative: Size 4 footballs, or size 3 for smaller students
Position goals approximately 20m apart on each pitch
Alternative: Portable goals, cones with crossbar, or marked areas
Mark pitch boundaries and centre circles
Alternative: Markers, discs, or painted lines
One colour per team, ensure clear contrast between teams
Alternative: Coloured shirts or bands
Distribute to student referees before games begin
Alternative: Voice commands if whistles unavailable
Referees manage game timing
Alternative: Mobile phone timer or central timekeeper
Record wins, draws, losses and goal difference
Alternative: Simple paper and pen for tracking results
A competition involving multiple teams playing against each other
A tournament format where every team plays every other team once
How players are positioned on the field during play
Planned strategies used by teams to win games
A break in the middle of a game for rest and tactical discussions
Acting as a referee to ensure fair play and apply rules
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills in team discussions, following and giving instructions, vocabulary development for tactical concepts
Calculating tournament points, goal difference, percentages for win rates, time management during games
Spatial awareness on pitch, understanding of formations and positioning, movement patterns and directions
Leadership development, teamwork, handling competition pressure, respect for authority (referees), managing emotions
Central location with clear sight lines to all pitches, moving between games to monitor and support
Monitor tactical application, skill consistency under pressure, leadership development, and fair play
Step in for safety issues, support struggling referees, encourage tactical thinking, and maintain positive atmosphere
Move between games highlighting excellent examples of tactical play, sportsmanship, and skill application to reinforce learning
Large sports hall or outdoor area minimum 40m x 30m for multiple pitches, clear of obstacles
Even, dry surface suitable for football with adequate grip and no hazards
Stop all games immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, and ensure other students remain safely supervised
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