Human Fussball

The title of the toolHuman Fussball
The learning objective of the toolTo introduce themes: Inclusion, empathy, role distance and tolerance of ambiguity to participants.
Target Group14 to 30 years old
Duration of the Tool1 hour and 30 minutes
Preparation (Preparation before the implementation, needed materials etc.)– Ensure the playing area is safe – Mark out the playing area with marker cones if a proper football field is not being used – Mark the defence, midfield and forward line for the participants with the ropes Needed Materials: Playing fieldFootballsMarker conesBibs to segregate teams6 long ropes, goals
Instructions to implement the toolExplain the rules of the game to the participants Play the Game: two rounds of 15 minutes. Two teams of ten players and a goalie. Set the teams up as 1 goalie, 3 defenders, 4 midfielders, 3 strikers. Players can only move in a line, from the right to the left and from the left to the right trying to score a goal. Role Distance: Each player will be given a card that limits or enhances what they can do during the game such as, only jumps, can only pass to the right, can only pass to the left, must use hands etc. Tolerance of Ambiguity: Once players have received their card the game will begin. Randomly rules will change such as scoring a goal will now be 2 points, more balls will be added or the goals will swap. Empathy: Once during the game, players will be instructed to change cards with another player on their team and to take up their role.
Skills – SDGs – Key Competences ChartSDG 10: Reducing Inequality and SDG16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Sum Up / Debriefing / Reflection at the end of the implementation– Give one word to describe how you felt during the game– What emotions did you experience and what roles did you play?– Were there any major problems or conflicts during the game?– What did you observe about the roles of the other players?– When you played, What did you do? Did you adapt? Did you negotiate?– How did others communicate with you? How did their communication techniques affect you and the game?– What kind of internal and external pressures did you face?– What is the behaviour linked to society and our roles in it?– How can you improve the conditions of yourself and others in the society you live in?
Any tips / suggestions to the trainers for the further implementationsTips for Roles: • You may do anything• You can only pass to the person on your right• You can only pass the ball forward• You can only pass with your left foot• You may do anything• You may not speak
Resources / References 
  • Chart of the Section 7:
Reinforced skills SDGs targetedErasmus+ Key Competences
Empathy SDG 10: Reducing Inequality Learning to Learn
CommunicationSDG16: Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsSocial and Civic Competences
Teamwork  

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