I made a variation to this game when playing with 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders that worked out really well. I had students standing around all four sides. Each student was standing behind colored disc cones. Rather than having the first 5 come out and play and then go to the end of the line, I would call out different colors. "Everyone is a goalie, staying behind your cone, except if your cone is... RED!" It was great! They loved it.
One of my students favorite game. Super organized and keeps everyone involved. Done a variation where net is on the shorts sides of the gym and the sideline teammates are used as passers. Great to teach and practice give & gos.
I tried this today! I had to think of a rule once a player scored. I told the kids out loud about this. We agreed that once a player scores, off they go to the end of the line. Soon enough, it was down to 2 on 2 etc. Then I called out new groups, it was quite fun and my gr 4-5's really enjoyed it and requested to play it again next class! I kept score on the digital scoreboard. Goalies on the sidelines were allowed to use their hands as well. Everyone was engaged and it encouraged students to communicate with regards to spacing etc. Great little game, thank you!
Thanks for posting this one. Seems like a good option for gyms. Anyone tried it outdoors? Wondering if past balls slow things down too much, or what adjustments folks have made to work on a field.
I just tried this with 6th graders and some of the students on the sidelines were terrified. Is there a rule I'm missing so that they're not kicking a goal quite so hard or something that helps the goalies feel a little more comfortable?
Hi. I've used softy soccer balls (foam balls the size of soccer balls). You could also make a rule where goals only count if the ball stays along the floor (ie, not risen up in the air)
@@physedgames I don't have the softy soccer balls, but today I tried the rule where it only counts if the ball stays along the floor and that made a big difference. Thank you so much!
Looks intersting! However, where are the rules of the players who are on the field? Can they take as many steps as they want? Do they have to pass the ball? Can they shoot from any distance? How many times can a player touch the ball before passing? Thanks! :)
Use your imagination! I had to think of a rule once a player scored. I told the kids out loud about this. We agreed that once a player scores, off they go to the end of the line. Soon enough, it was down to 2 on 2 etc. Then I called out new groups, it was quite fun and my gr 4-5's really enjoyed it and requested to play it again next class!
So, the problem I have with sideline soccer or sideline basketball is waiting... The child that is not playing, or is a "goalie" is standing on a line, for 2 to 4 minutes, which to me, is a long time for a child to be standing around. I'd prefer to have smaller games (2 to 4) in which children are all playing than one game in which only a few play and most of your class watches.
+Michael McKinley Fair enough, although if you wanted, you could make very quick shifts so the flow is faster and almost always moving. Or something like every 10 seconds the players on the sidelines drop down for a quick pushup, etc. Always ways to modify things. Anyways, thanks for commenting!
This is a great game. They should be in goalie position while "waiting". We have 70 kids at a time and the kids are active and engaged the entire time. We aren't teaching them how to run a marathon, they don't have to be "moving" all the time. One of your best phsyedgames guy. Thanks
I made a variation to this game when playing with 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders that worked out really well. I had students standing around all four sides. Each student was standing behind colored disc cones. Rather than having the first 5 come out and play and then go to the end of the line, I would call out different colors. "Everyone is a goalie, staying behind your cone, except if your cone is... RED!" It was great! They loved it.
Could use different color pennies too
One of my students favorite game. Super organized and keeps everyone involved. Done a variation where net is on the shorts sides of the gym and the sideline teammates are used as passers. Great to teach and practice give & gos.
I tried this today! I had to think of a rule once a player scored. I told the kids out loud about this. We agreed that once a player scores, off they go to the end of the line. Soon enough, it was down to 2 on 2 etc. Then I called out new groups, it was quite fun and my gr 4-5's really enjoyed it and requested to play it again next class! I kept score on the digital scoreboard. Goalies on the sidelines were allowed to use their hands as well. Everyone was engaged and it encouraged students to communicate with regards to spacing etc. Great little game, thank you!
Thanks for posting this one. Seems like a good option for gyms. Anyone tried it outdoors? Wondering if past balls slow things down too much, or what adjustments folks have made to work on a field.
Great game! My students love this !
Love this...think floor hockey, hand ball and other games that have "goals"
I played this in middle school. It was very fun and very intense too which made it better.
Greetings from Georgia ( country ). thanks for uploading,,it helped me a lot to introduce new game to kids.
I just tried this with 6th graders and some of the students on the sidelines were terrified. Is there a rule I'm missing so that they're not kicking a goal quite so hard or something that helps the goalies feel a little more comfortable?
Hi. I've used softy soccer balls (foam balls the size of soccer balls). You could also make a rule where goals only count if the ball stays along the floor (ie, not risen up in the air)
@@physedgames Great idea. Thanks!
@@physedgames I don't have the softy soccer balls, but today I tried the rule where it only counts if the ball stays along the floor and that made a big difference. Thank you so much!
You could use an omnikin ball.
Nice Game!
Looks intersting! However, where are the rules of the players who are on the field? Can they take as many steps as they want? Do they have to pass the ball? Can they shoot from any distance? How many times can a player touch the ball before passing? Thanks! :)
I use normal soccer rules for the players on the field, but you could implement special rules if you'd like and see how it goes
Use your imagination! I had to think of a rule once a player scored. I told the kids out loud about this. We agreed that once a player scores, off they go to the end of the line. Soon enough, it was down to 2 on 2 etc. Then I called out new groups, it was quite fun and my gr 4-5's really enjoyed it and requested to play it again next class!
So, the problem I have with sideline soccer or sideline basketball is waiting... The child that is not playing, or is a "goalie" is standing on a line, for 2 to 4 minutes, which to me, is a long time for a child to be standing around. I'd prefer to have smaller games (2 to 4) in which children are all playing than one game in which only a few play and most of your class watches.
+Michael McKinley Fair enough, although if you wanted, you could make very quick shifts so the flow is faster and almost always moving. Or something like every 10 seconds the players on the sidelines drop down for a quick pushup, etc. Always ways to modify things. Anyways, thanks for commenting!
This is a great game. They should be in goalie position while "waiting". We have 70 kids at a time and the kids are active and engaged the entire time. We aren't teaching them how to run a marathon, they don't have to be "moving" all the time. One of your best phsyedgames guy. Thanks
so add more soccer balls.... cant shoot on the same goalie twice in a row... everyone will have plenty of action.. GREAT GAME by the way!
I would never use this in a PE class because over half of your class is standing still.
Fair enough. I'll use it only with huge groups where safety can be a concern. Though if you make shifts really quick there isn't much standing around
How many students? Get a few more on the “field.” Are you forgetting that the sidelines are goalies? Lol.
So critical. It is a great lesson that can be modified in so many fun ways.