Impact Games
Inspire young players and coaches with these fun and engaging soccer drills!
Designed to align with the Global Goals, these activities promote skill development, teamwork, and social responsibility. Perfect for teachers and coaches, these drills can be adapted to suit various age groups and skill levels.
Whether you're looking for a quick warm-up or a full training session, these drills offer a variety of options:
Short and Sweet: Use individual drills or small group activities for a quick and effective session.
In-Depth Learning: Create a series of sessions focused on specific Global Goals, incorporating drills and discussions.
Let's use the power of soccer to make a positive impact on the world! Print the Global Goals icons for visibility.
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Warm-Up & Inspiration
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Game: Memory Dribble
Familiarize players with the 17 Global Goals while having fun and staying active.
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Game: Speak up
Warm-up and Speak-up!
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Video Inspiration
These drills can be easily adapted for small groups and offer a fun way for players to practice their skills while learning about the Global Goals.
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Description of Games for No Poverty and Quality Education.
Feel Good and Becca Todd have team up with us to find out what the Global Goals are and talk about what the girls think is quality education and how we can achieve Goal 2 No Poverty.
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Global Goal 1: No Poverty
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No Poverty
Over 700 million people live in extreme poverty, struggling with basic needs. Inequality harms economic growth and social cohesion, leading to instability.
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Game: Poverty Dribble
If one player loses the ball to poverty he/she has to communicate with her team mates and try to keep the other balls away from the defenders.
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Game: Gold Coin
If one player loses the ball to poverty he/she has to communicate with her team mates and try to keep the other balls away from the defenders.
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Global Goal 2: Zero Hunger
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Zero Hunger
Over 800 million people suffer from hunger, hindering development, health, education, and equality. Ending hunger is crucial for a better future for all.
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Game: Hunger Strikes
Imagine playing soccer while feeling hungry. It's a challenge, right? That's the idea behind this drill.
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Game: Feed the Goal
Players take turns kicking balls at a "hungry mouth" goal. Score as many goals as possible before time runs out.
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Global Goal 3: Good Health & Well-being
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Good Health and Well-being
More than six million children still die before their fifth birthday each year, and only half of all women in developing regions have access to the health care they need.
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Game: Health Slalom
Navigate life's challenges and reach your goals without falling victim to illnesses or setbacks.
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Global Goal 4: Quality Education
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Quality Education
“In some parts of the world, students are going to school every day. It’s their normal life. But in other parts of the world, we are starving for education… it’s like a precious gift. It’s like a diamond…” – Malala Yousafzai.
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Game: ABC Dribble
Just like a quality education needs a variety of resources, this game requires a mix of skills and agility.
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Global Goal 5: Gender Equality
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Gender Equality
Aims to ensure that everyone has the same rights, opportunities, and freedoms, regardless of gender.
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Game: Square Game
Experience how sometimes different genders have different opportunities.
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Game: Fair Game
Organize a 'normal' football match with a twist: have one team play with a smaller goal while the other has a larger goal. This visually represents inequality and sparks important conversations about fairness and opportunity.
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Game: Bold Knowledge
Think of women's and girls' rights and label the cones. Race to the correct cone when the coach calls it out.
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Global Goal 6: Clean Water & Sanitation
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Clean Water & Sanitation
Proper water and sanitation is a key foundation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, including good health and gender equality.
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Game: Clean Water
Players represent clean water. When players put on a bib, they become polluted. Navigate the obstacles (filters) to reach the goal (a thirsty mouth) and purify the water.
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Game: The Toilet Dance
This game is a simple way start a conversation about sanitation or lack of sanitation/latrines/toilets.
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Global Goal 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
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Affordable & Clean Energy
Imagine a world where everyone has enough light to read, play, and learn. That's what Global Goal 7 is all about! It's about making sure everyone has access to clean and affordable energy.
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Game: Energy Forever
Combines physical activity with learning about different types of energy. Players perform various movements to represent different energy sources, making it a great way to learn about science while staying active.
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Game: The Power Kick Challenge
A fun and engaging game that focuses on developing kicking technique and understanding the concept of energy. Players aim to kick a ball as hard as possible, applying the techniques they've learned to generate maximum power.
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Global Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
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Decent Work & Economic Growth
Goal 8, is about promoting economic growth, employment, and decent work for everyone, and eliminate child labor.
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Game: Goal Getter
A fun and competitive game that simulates the workplace and rewards hard work. Each player represents a worker who earns "cones" (currency) for scoring goals.
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Game: Team Champs
Every decision you make will impact your team's success. Are you ready to put your teamwork skills to the test?
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Game: Bib Tag
Stay active, stay employed, and work together to keep our community thriving
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Game: Circle of Unity
A team-building game that emphasizes cooperation, teamwork, and constant alertness. Players work together to protect a chosen member from being "caught," requiring synchronized movements and quick thinking.
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Global Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
We need strong buildings, roads, and bridges to connect people and places. We should build things that are safe and don't harm the environment. This goal is about building a world for everyone.
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Game: Dodgeball With A Twist
A thrilling team-based game that combines traditional dodgeball with strategy and teamwork. Players must not only dodge balls but also work together to build obstacles and protect their teammates.
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Game: Trafik Jam
A fast-paced game that simulates traffic flow and requires teamwork and quick reflexes.
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Game: Crossroads
A collaborative game that combines strategy, teamwork, and a touch of geography. Players discuss infrastructure and transportation in different countries while navigating a challenging course.
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Game: The Fastest Route
A team-based game that combines physical activity with problem-solving and teamwork. Players navigate a challenging course, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure and efficiency.
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Global Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
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Reduced Inequalities
This Goal is all everyone having a fair chance. It's about making sure that everyone, no matter where they live or who they are, has the same opportunities.
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Game: Unequal Match
A thought-provoking game about fairness that illustrates the concept of inequality while playing a match.
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Game: Bib Tag
A fast-paced game that combines running, agility, and a touch of strategy. Players compete to collect bibs from their opponents, highlighting the concept of inequality.
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Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
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Sustainable Cities & Communities
The goal is to create cities and communities where everyone lives in safe, good-quality housing with access to water, electricity, and other essential services. Communities must be resilient against disasters.
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Game: City Ball (Copy)
A fun and engaging game that encourages teamwork, strategy, and quick thinking. It's a great way to develop physical skills, improve coordination, and foster a competitive spirit.
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Game: Stop Climate Change (Copy)
An educational game that promotes teamwork, strategy, and critical thinking. It's a great way to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on communities.
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Global Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
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Responsible Consumption & Production
Global Goal 12 explores the ways we can help our environment by making changes to our consumption and production patterns.
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Game: Zero Food Waste
A great way to teach children about the importance of food security, sustainability, and reducing waste. It encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and a sense of responsibility.
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Game: Feeding the World
The goal of the game is to deliver as much food as possible to the community.
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Global Goal 13: Climate Action
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Climate Action
Every person, in every country in every continent will be impacted in some shape or form by climate change. Global Goal 13 is about taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
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Game: Climate Chaos
An engaging game that simulates the effects of global warming. Players work together to protect the planet from rising temperatures, learning about the importance of environmental conservation.
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Game: Water Crisis Challenge
In this game, players must navigate a challenging course to deliver water to a thirsty community. Obstacles represent real-world challenges like climate change and infrastructure issues. Can you overcome the obstacles and save the day?
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Global Goal 14: Life Below Water
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Life Below Water
Oceans provide key natural resources including food, medicines, biofuels and other products. They help with the breakdown and removal of waste and pollution, and their coastal ecosystems act as buffers to reduce damage from storms. Maintaining healthy oceans supports climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.
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Game: Fish Dribble
A dynamic game that simulates the impact of pollution on marine life. Players work together to navigate a challenging course, avoiding obstacles that represent pollution. As the game progresses, the number of obstacles increases, making it increasingly difficult for the "fish" to survive.
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Game: Ocean Odyssey
An engaging game game that simulates the challenges faced by marine life due to plastic pollution and improve teamwork and dribbling.
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Game: No Hands Challenge
No Hands Challenge is a great way to develop coordination, balance, and problem-solving skills. It's also a fun and engaging way to learn about the unique challenges faced by underwater creatures.
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Global Goal 15: Life On Land
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Life On Land
A flourishing life on land is the foundation for our life on this planet. Global Goal 15 aims to protect and restore the planet's ecosystems. Promoting a sustainable use of our ecosystems and preserving biodiversity is the key to our own survival.
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Game: Tree Planting
Imagine a forest, vibrant and full of life. In this game, you'll work together to protect and restore this forest. One team will be the destructive force, knocking down trees. The other team, the protectors, will replant the fallen trees and ensure the forest thrives.
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Global Goal 16: Peace Justice & Strong Institutions
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Peace Justice & Strong Institutions
This Goal is about making sure everyone has a fair chance and can live peacefully: Fairness for everyone, keeping people safe, solve problems peacefully and helping others.
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Game: Diplomacy
In this game, players will learn the importance of fair play and diplomatic problem-solving. Players will simulate a football match, taking turns as referees. When a foul is suspected, a "trial" will be held, where players must debate the incident and reach a consensus.
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Game: Building a Better World, Together
This game is all about working together and making decisions democratically. Just like the world needs cooperation to achieve the Global Goals, so too does this game! Let's learn how to work peacefully and effectively as a team.
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Global Goal 17: Partnerships For The Goals
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Partnerships For the Goals
Imagine a big team working together to make the world a better place. That's what Global Goal 17 is all about! It's like a big group of friends working together to solve a puzzle.
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Game: Partnering for a Better World
In this game, you'll experience the power of partnership as you collaborate with others to shape the rules and gameplay.
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Game: Football Tennis
Football Tennis is a fun and exciting game that requires teamwork, coordination, and strategic thinking.
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Questions We Get
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Our drills are designed to be adaptable for players of all ages, from young beginners to more experienced athletes. Coaches can modify the drills to suit the specific needs and abilities of their players.
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You can use these drills as warm-ups, cool-downs, or as part of your main training session. They can be used individually or combined into a circuit to create a more comprehensive workout and training session/series.
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Our drills are designed to promote physical activity, teamwork, and social responsibility. By playing these games, young athletes can learn about global issues like climate change, poverty, and inequality, and inspire positive change in their communities.

