There are many tactical issues to consider when teaching the TGIF model. Today I am going to focus on “How do I find empty space?” By implementing some invasion games. This issue is going to be hopefully examined through the following 2 games.

1)   1)  Flag  football:

Flag football is a more complex game that is probably best suited for a high school students.

There are many tactical problems to consider with this game, however if the scorer wants to get through the defence with the ball without being tagged they must move to create, and then look for space to run through, in order to run past the defence.

Flag football is played the same way as tackle football. However instead of tackling, the defensive side picks flags off the attacking team’s belt.

A more in depth explanation of the game’s rules can be seen in this video:

2.    2.    Modified game of tag:

This game is a modification of a game of tag specifically aimed at teaching children to look for empty space. It can be played by children of any age.

Set up the playing field with a few hula hoops on the ground. They’ re in no particular order. It’s a regular game of tag, with one person as “it” and the others are being chased. However if you have say 6 hoops, there must be one person in each hoop to start with. The hoop as a safe zone can only be occupied by one person for 3 seconds. However, a hoop can not stay empty for more then 5 seconds. This should make the children want to look around for empty hoops, and also this should make children communicate to help each other find the empty space.