primary Intra-school/Level 1 Resource - competition card
football - 5 v 5
Quick introduction
This is a 5v5 mixed game of football that allows for
players to play in all positions and for management of
the game by the players themselves.
Getting started
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Play on a pitch 30x20 yards to 40x30yards.
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Use Mini Soccer 12x6 goals and a size three football.
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Try not to have more than ten players per team.
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The focus is on enjoyment, participation and learning.
football - 5 v 5
Hints and tips
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Keep the substitutes engaged with a game-related
task.
Praise and provide positive feedback for all children.
Try and encourage the goalkeeper to throw the ball
out rather than kick it every time.
Leadership and volunteering
opportunities
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Players could also have the opportunity to be
coaches and managers.
Some players could organise water for the others.
Players could also be taught how to check the pitch
to ensure it is safe.
Officiating
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Task
■■ Modify the rules where needed to ensure all children
can play the game; for example, play with no tackling
– only interceptions; or include safe ‘tackle-free’
zones where some players have time to control and
pass the ball.
Equipment
■■ Change the equipment to meet specific needs; for
example, use a colour-contrast ball or sound ball to
help with visual tracking.
People
■■ Adjust team numbers to balance the game; for
example, instead of 5v5, three players with good
skills can play seven players whose skills are still
developing.
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Allow young referees the chance to officiate in these
games, with support from a more experienced
mentor.
Think inclusively (STEP)
Space
■■ Reduce the size of the playing area for young people
who have mobility impairments or enable them to
play in a smaller zone within the space.
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primary Intra-school/Level 1 Resource - competition card
football - 5 v 5
Quick rules
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Allow the children chance to learn the
rules e.g. let them have another go at a
throw-in if the first isn’t done correctly.
Equipment required
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Goals.
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Footballs.
Health and safety
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There is no offside!
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Split the game into quarters to allow the children to have a
rest and a drink.
Make sure the pitch and goalposts meet all safety
requirements.
Ensure the children have correct equipment and footwear.
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For young peop
Think tactics
How can we keep
possession when the
goalkeeper gets the ball?
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Excellence through Competition
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Substitutes should always be used
and players should play different roles.
primary Intra-school/Level 1 Resource - competition card
football - mini soccer 7v7
Quick introduction
This is a 7v7 mixed game of football that allows
for players to play in all positions and is a good
transition into 9v9 and eventually 11v11. Try not
to have more than 12 players per squad.
Getting started
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Play on a pitch 50x30 yards to 60x40 yards.
Use Mini-Soccer 12x6 goals and a size four
football.
The focus is on enjoyment, participation and
learning; take the emphasis away from winning.
football - mini soccer 7v7
Hints and tips
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Keep the substitutes engaged with a game-related
task.
Praise and provide positive feedback for all children.
Let the children decide their own formation and
compare the benefits and challenges of different
tactics.
Leadership and volunteering
opportunities
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Players could also have the opportunity to be
coaches and managers.
Some players could organise water for the others.
Players could also be taught how to check the pitch
to ensure it is safe.
Task
■■ Modify the rules where needed to ensure all children
can play the game; for example, play with no tackling
– only interceptions; or include safe ‘tackle-free’
zones where some players have time to control and
pass the ball.
Equipment
■■ Change the equipment to meet specific needs; for
example, use a colour-contrast ball or sound ball to
help with visual tracking.
People
■■ Adjust team numbers to balance the game; for
example, instead of 7v7, three players with good
skills can play seven players whose skills are still
developing.
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Officiating
■■
Allow young referees the chance to officiate in these
games, with support from a more experienced
mentor.
Think inclusively (STEP)
Space
■■ Reduce the size of the playing area for young people
who have mobility impairments or enable them to
play in a smaller zone within the space.
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primary Intra-school/Level 1 Resource - competition card
football - mini
soccer 7v7
Quick rules
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Allow the children chance to learn the
rules e.g. let them have another go at a
throw-in if the first isn’t done correctly.
There is no offside!
Health and safety
Equipment required
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Goals.
■■
Footballs.
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Split the game into quarters to allow the
children to have a rest and a drink.
Make sure the pitch and goalposts meet
all safety requirements.
Ensure the children have correct
equipment and footwear.
le
For young peop
Think tactics
How can we use all the width
of the pitch and make as
much space as possible?
Spirit of the Games:
Excellence through Competition
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Make sure you play with as much
passion when playing in defence
and attack.