Impact Games
Global Goal 17: Partnerships For The Goals

Game: Football Tennis

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by Becca Todd, United Kingdom

Description

Football Tennis is a fun and exciting game that requires teamwork, coordination, and strategic thinking. By playing this game, you'll experience the power of cooperation and learn how to work together to achieve a common goal. Let's have fun and build a stronger sense of community!

Court Setup:

  • Divide a suitable playing area into two equal halves using a net or a line on the ground.

  • Place a tennis net or a similar barrier in the middle to separate the two teams.

  1. Team Formation:

    • Divide players into two teams of equal size.

  2. Play:

    • Teams alternate serving the ball.

    • Players can use any part of their body to hit the ball, except for their hands.

    • The objective is to keep the ball in play and prevent it from hitting the ground on your side.

    • The team that lets the ball hit the ground loses the point.

  3. Scoring:

    • Traditional tennis scoring can be used, or a simplified scoring system can be implemented, such as first to 10 points.

  4. Strategic Play:

    • Encourage players to use different techniques, such as lobs, smashes, and drop shots, to outsmart their opponents.

    • Emphasize the importance of communication and coordination between teammates.

More Play

  • Players

    • Minimum: 4 players (2 teams of 2)

    • Ideal: 6-8 players (2 teams of 3-4)

    Materials:

    • Line/cones/net: To divide the playing area into two halves.

    • Ball.

    • Markers (optional): To mark the boundaries of the playing area.

Create Game Situations

Encourage creativity: 

Invite players to suggest unique game scenarios and modifications.

Goal-based challenges: Introduce different goals for each team, such as scoring a certain number of goals or completing specific challenges.

Integrating Global Goals:

Goal-based rewards: Implement a system where teams can earn bonus points by stating a Global Goal and how they plan to promote it in their community.

Water break discussions: Use water breaks as opportunities for players to discuss and share their ideas for promoting the Global Goals.

Small-sided games: Encourage players to form smaller teams for easier communication and engagement.

Additional Tips:

Variety is key: Offer a variety of game formats and challenges to keep players engaged.

Flexibility: Be adaptable and willing to adjust the game based on player feedback and preferences.

Community involvement: Encourage players to involve their communities in the game and the Global Goals initiative.