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Ministry of Football CONTEXT Ministry of Football is an indoor skill development programme for male and female players of all abilities, from ages 4 to adult. Started in 2007, we focus on small-sided football and futsal. From young ages, we believe in game-based learning, using modified small-sided games, lead by expert coaches and teachers. More at: http: //www. ministry-of-football. com CONTACT Suggestions and feedback welcomed as usual. If you have used the cards in an activity in a new and useful way then let me know about it and I will add this to the ideas at the end of these slides. Mark Carter mark@ministry-of-football. com 07772 716 876

World Cup Team Cards USING THE TEAM CARDS These cards could be used in a World Cup Tournament, with lots of small-sided, short duration games. Each team has a different Team Card for each game. So teams change cards between games. They will need to decide their strategy of play based on how they think they can score the most points. Give teams a few minutes to discuss. Teams earn points each game according to how many goals they score and concede in each game. They earn the ATTACKING score if they score more than 3 goals, and they earn the DEFENDING score if they concede fewer than 3 goals. They can earn both of these scores in one game (if they win 3 -1, for example). After each game, record each team’s points on a central whiteboard. The CHEAT and CHALLENGE options allow coaches or organisers to challenge teams that are doing well and support teams who are struggling. Mostly, coaches and organisers shouldn’t need these options. The STAR PLAYER option allows coaches and organisers to assign a player on a team as a STAR PLAYER and then support or challenge them appropriately (e. g. “you can’t score more than one goal in the game, but each goal you assist is worth double” – for a player on a team who is dominating and scoring all the goals). Again, this shouldn’t be needed often. Process 1. Prepare pitches – think about different sizes, shapes, and goals 2. Split players into an even number of equal teams (bib them up while they are doing ball-each work) 3. Explain rules to all, Q&A 4. Each team given a Team Card for first game, and a few minutes to prepare a tactic 5. Play game, record scores on WB at end 6. Give new Team Cards and repeat. Another idea… If each team is going to play 5 matches in the tournament, then they must play one game with a CHEAT and one game with a CHALLENGE. They can choose if/when to use these once they see their Team Card and opposition.

Each player on your team can only score one goal each NEYMAR STAR PLAYER If you score with a onetouch finish, then this goal counts double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Brazil ATTACKING 10 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 8

The same player on your team can’t score two goals in a row TONI KROOS STAR PLAYER If you score after three or more passes, then this goal counts double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Germany ATTACKING 7 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 9

You must pass before you score DAVID SILVA STAR PLAYER If you score when all your team (except GK) are in the attacking half, then this goal counts double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Spain ATTACKING 7 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 9

You can only score with a one-touch finish RONALDO STAR PLAYER If you score from a cross, then this goal counts double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Portugal ATTACKING 9 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 6

Everyone on your team (except GK) must be in the attacking half for you to score GRIEZMANN STAR PLAYER If you score a ‘sweaty’ goal, then this goal counts double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament France ATTACKING 6 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 8

You can only score after a successful ‘ 1 -2’ move HAZARD STAR PLAYER Each goal is worth the number of successful passes made in the buildup (plus one) CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Belgium ATTACKING 8 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 6

There must be a nutmeg in the build-up to every goal, or nutmeg the GK to score MESSI STAR PLAYER If your GK touches the ball in the build-up to the goal, then this goal counts double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Argentina ATTACKING 9 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 5

Everyone on your team must touch the ball in the build-up to the goal, including your GK HARRY KANE STAR PLAYER If you win the ball back in the opponent’s half and then score, then this goal counts double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament England ATTACKING 8 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 5

Goals only count if the ball hits the net without bouncing, rolling or touching the floor first STAR PLAYER Each goal is worth the number of one-touch passes in the build-up to the goal (plus one) CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament LEWANDOWS KI Poland ATTACKING 7 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 4

None of your players can score more than one goal in the game YOSHIDA STAR PLAYER Choose a STAR PLAYER for your team. Every goal they assist is worth double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Japan ATTACKING 3 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 7

You can only score if you win the ball back in your own half STAR PLAYER If you score within two passes, then these goals count double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament VICTOR MOSES Nigeria ATTACKING 7 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 3

Choose a STAR PLAYER from your team. That player must be involved in build-up to every goal. MODRIC STAR PLAYER If you win the ball back in your own half and then go and score, then this goal is worth double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Croatia ATTACKING 7 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 3

Each time you score a goal, the goalscorer must go in goal until your team score next MO SALAH STAR PLAYER If you score with a header or volley, then that goal counts double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Egypt ATTACKING 7 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 3

Each goalscorer must only play in your own half until your team’s next goal is scored SADIO MANE STAR PLAYER If your GK directly assists a goal, then this goal counts double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Senegal ATTACKING 3 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 6

Each of your team’s goals must be scored with a different foot STAR PLAYER Every time you score an equalising goal, it is worth double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament AARON MOOY (so each player can score L&R) Australia ATTACKING 3 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 3

You must make three passes before you score NAVAS STAR PLAYER If you score by playing the ball under head height in the build-up, then this goal counts double CHALLENGE CHEAT World Cup Tournament Costa Rica ATTACKING 4 If you score more than three goals, then you win these points If you concede fewer than three goals, then you win these points DEFENDING 2