Small group: Keep the ball
Associated sport: Football (Soccer)
Indoor-friendly: Yes
Pool-friendly: No
Game description
Groups of 6 or more are placed over a playing area. In even teams, the team with the ball aims to make 5 passes between team-mates without the ball being intercepted by the other team.
What you need (setting up)
- Indoor or outdoor playing area.
- 1 x football (soccer ball) or similar for each team of 6 players.
- 3 x bibs/sashes or alternative to distinguish players per team of 6 players.
What to do
- The team with the ball tries to make 5 passes between team-mates, then change possession.
- If the team without the ball prevents the 5 passes being made, they score one point and they become the attacking team.
Scoring
- 5 passes = 2 points.
- 3 passes = 1 point.
- Prevention of 5 passes = 1 point.
- Vary the number of passes.
Change it
- Set a time limit. Teams determine how many passes they can make in a set time? Possession stays with the same team for the established time period, e.g. 45 seconds. The team without the ball counts how many times they can tag a player or intercept the ball.
- Change the team size. Try different combinations, e.g. 3 v 4, 2 v 3.
Safety
- Ensure there is adequate space for the number of players.
- Ensure the playing areas is free of obstructions.
Ask the players
- If you are an attacker, where will you pass the ball?
- How can you get away from your defender?
- If you are a defender, how can you make it hard for your opponent to pass?
- How can you work together to stop a pass from getting through?
