WORLD CUP SOCCER

Soccer Games

STORYLINE
Today we are playing World Cup. In this game, the goal is to keep the ball in possession and score a goal.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.
• I will choose one student to begin as the goalie.
• Before the game begins, decide with your team which country you will represent.
• When I say, “GO!” teams will begin competing against each other to score a goal.
• If the ball is kicked out-of-bounds or a goal is made, the goalie will throw the ball back into the game. 
• Take a seat on the sidelines if your team scores a goal and wait to play in the next round.
• The last two teams competing will not advance to the next round and will sit the rest of the game on the sidelines.
• The winner of the World Cup will be the last team remaining.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach: Depending on class size, create teams of three.
• Approach: Divide teams based on athletic ability.
• Approach: Consider enforcing a passing rule before scoring (must pass to your teammate before scoring) if not all students are participating.