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Exploring Sports and Activities

Read the match-day scenario, then use the rules and formation to make decisions. Answer in complete sentences where needed.

A fair-play fixture

At a community sports festival in Aotearoa New Zealand, four mixed-ability teams are playing a small-sided football round-robin. Each match lasts 12 minutes. A win earns 3 points, a draw 1 point, and a loss 0 points. Teams should share the ball, communicate respectfully and include everyone. The score table shows the results so far.

Team

Wins

Draws

Points

Kōwhai

Tūī

Pōhutukawa

Kea

1.Calculate the points for Tūī from its wins and draws. Show the calculation.

2.Which team is currently leading, and how many points ahead is it of the team in second place?

3.Kea has one match left. What is the most points Kea can finish with if it wins? Explain your reasoning.

Plan the play

The team has six outfield players and one goalkeeper. The pitch is 30 metres long and 20 metres wide. Use a 2–3–1 formation: two defenders, three midfielders and one forward, with the goalkeeper behind them. Think about spacing and teamwork.

4.In the 2–3–1 formation, which line has the most players, and how many are in it?

5.Your team is in possession near the sideline. Name one useful option for the player with the ball and explain how it could help the team keep possession.

6.A teammate has not received a pass yet. Give one specific action you could take to include them fairly in the next few minutes.

7.A player falls after a collision. What is the best immediate response from nearby players?

Stop play, check on the player, and get the referee or supervisor if needed.
Keep playing unless the player asks for help.
Move the player quickly without checking for injury.
Argue about whose fault the collision was.

8.In a close match, an opponent makes a mistake that gives your team a scoring chance. Which response best demonstrates fair play?

Respect the opponent and continue within the rules without taunting.
Mock the opponent so they feel pressure.
Claim the opponent broke a rule even though they did not.
Refuse to return the ball after it goes out.

9.Your team has four minutes left and is tired. Suggest one safe way to manage effort while still contributing to the team.

10.After the match, the team says, “We communicated well, but crowded the ball and left open space on the far side.” Name one specific change the team could try next match.