Park Pick-Up
Real street football: jumpers for goals in the park, fair teams, and older players use their other foot.
At a glance
- Two jumper goals in the park. Mix the ages into two fair teams, with a grown-up on each: 3v3 or bigger.
- Grown-ups and older players walk and use their other foot. Pass to the youngest player so they get the shot.
- If your child wants to join other children already playing, ask first and stay nearby.
- Progress 1: Two touches at most, then pass or shoot.
- Progress 2: Keep two touches, and a goal only counts once everyone on the team has touched the ball.
If it's not working: Spread the jumpers about 4 big steps apart for bigger goals.
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Jumpers for goals in the park, with the ages mixed so the teams are fair and a grown-up on each side. The grown-up walks the ball forward and passes with their other foot to the youngest player, who shoots. Older players walk or use their other foot all game.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips
Set up
- Go to the park with your child and family or friends.
- Set up two goals with jumpers.
Park.
How to play
- Make two fair teams by mixing the ages, with a grown-up on each team.
- Grown-ups and older players walk and use their other foot.
- Pass to the youngest player so they get the shot.
- If your child wants to join other children, you ask first and stay nearby.
Make it easier
- Spread the jumpers about 4 big steps apart for bigger goals.
- With lots of players, split into two small games so everyone gets more touches.
Make it harder, step by step
- Two touches at most, then pass or shoot.
- Keep two touches, and a goal only counts once everyone on the team has touched the ball.
Three things to say
- Mix the ages so everyone gets the ball.
Colts habit
Lift each other: fair teams, everyone plays.
Both feet
Older players use their other foot.
Heads up
Look for the smallest player and pass to them.
Safety: An adult stays with and watches your child at all times. Stay away from roads, dogs and water. Check the grass for glass and dog mess.
My best
People I played with. Last time and this time. Only ever compared with their own earlier go, never with anyone else's. Saved on this device only.