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Two-Aside Football         
 
Tactical Focus:
Set Plays
Teams are separated into two players per side.
The team on offense assigns a thrower and a receiver.
The team on defense assigns a person to mark the thrower and a person to mark the receiver.
The thrower attempts to throw the ball to the receiver using a pass.
The offensive team has three attempts to score a touchdown.
Once a receiver catches a ball, she can keep running until tagged by someone on the defensive team.
Whenever the receiver is tagged, the next attempt is from that point in the field.
Before tagging/rushing the passer, one of the defensive players must count out loud: “One football, two football, three football, four football”.

Substitute frisbee or different balls.
Add players to make three per side or four per side.
Use lacrosse sticks or scoops to catch a smaller ball or a velcro ball and mit when mobility is limited

What type of "plays" are most effective?
Changing directions and speeds quickly to take the defender by surprise.
Having teammate run to different areas to spread the defenders out in order to create more space.

Substitute a pass or throw for a kick during play.
The offensive team can have 5 attempts to score a touchdown.
Increase the size of the target area.
Players can stand in a stationary position and throw underhand to their teammate.
Playing area can be shortened and narrowed.
Instead of players trying to catch the ball with their hands, players should be encouraged to cradle the ball with both hands in the midsection.
 

 
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Moderate

 
How would you rate this activity?
1. Poor 2. Fair 3. Good 4. Excellent
 
Participant Grouping
Two per side.
 
Equipment
Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): 1 football per group of 4
Pylons: to mark playing area
 
 
Playing Area
Gymnasium
Limited Space
Outdoors
 
Safety
If games are played side-by-side, warn players to stay inside their zones and to look out for other players.
 
Life Skills Development
Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills


What helped you and your team succeed?


Was it better to collectively make one decision or was it easier if just one person called the play?


When is it important to be the leader? To follow? Work together as a team (In sport / school / at home)?

 
FUNdamental Skills
Manipulation Skills


Catching


Preparation Phase: Keep hands in front of your body at a 90o angle preparing for the upcoming moments.


Execution Phase: Reach for object prior to contact and cushion the object being caught (absorbing the force of the throw towards the body.


Follow Through Phase: Redistribute weight back onto both feet which are shoulder width apart.