Lesson 6: Full Field Tournament
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will compete in a structured tournament, acting as players and "coordinators" who must adjust their strategy based on real-time game data.
What are some of the roles/jobs that are needed to be a successful football program?
Coordinator, Coach, adjustements
Standard 4 – Develops personal skills, identifies personal benefits of movement, and chooses to engage in physical activity.
DOK 3: During the tournament, which tactical adjustment made by your team had the most significant impact on your defensive success?
DOK 4: Reflect on the unit and develop a "scouting report" for your own performance, identifying one technical and one strategic area for future growth.
Football is a complex exercise in strategic management and specialized role-play. In the real world, the sport mirrors corporate and community structures where individual specialists must perform their unique tasks (like a long snapper or a corner) in perfect synchronization to achieve a common goal. It teaches the value of resilience and preparation, as success on the field is often determined by the hours spent analyzing data and refining mechanics before the "big game." Additionally, the sport promotes cardiovascular health and explosive power, foundational elements of a lifelong fitness journey.
Football can only be played with shoulder pads.
Varying sizes of footballs
Create teams with like abilities.
Create teams with a variety of abilities.
Students will demonstrate the use of offensive and defensive strategies in a game situation.
Students will explain and defend why they chose a specific strategy to use on offense or defense.
Footballs (different sizes)
Scrimmage Vests
Cones/Line Markers
Flag Belts
Dry Erase Boards/Clipboards