KS3 · Physical education · Year 7

Officiating games

Invasion games: basic tactics to overcome opponents through futsal

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Your learning goal

I can apply the rules of futsal to play a full game without teacher intervention.

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What you’ll learn

I can apply the rules of futsal to play a full game without teacher intervention.

Key learning points

Move: clear arm signals are given when refereeing to ensure players can see the decision.
Think: players have 4 seconds to restart play from kick-ins, free kicks, goal clearances and corner kicks.
Feel: determination and focus are required regardless of role (player or official) to perform at your best.
Connect: it is essential to avoid bias by always treating players fairly rather than giving favouritism to your friends.

Words to know

role: the specific function or responsibility that a player takes on during a game, e.g. referee or manager
bias: unfair judgment or decision-making by a referee, where their personal opinions impact their ability to make accurate decisions
foul: an unfair act by a player that contravenes the game's laws

Common mistakes

Pupils may lack the confidence to officiate a game and may struggle to take control of the game. They may be biased towards certain teams depending on who they are friends with.

Create a safe, encouraging environment where pupils know it is acceptable to make mistakes when refereeing Reward referees when they handle challenges made towards their decision making. Ensure pupils are respecting one another's decisions.

For parents, carers and teachers

Try to differentiate even with the role of a referee, e.g. some pupils could start with the very basic rules and gradually build their confidence in introducing more rules or work in pairs. Teach the most critical refereeing actions first such as signalling fouls and stopping/restarting play.