REP Game: 21 FOOTBALL
Super Bowl LX is right around the corner! If you’re hosting for the big game, our Recess Enhancement Program’s (REP) game, 21 Football, can channel Super Bowl spirit to keep your guests active and engaged.
ABOUT THE GAME
Equipment: cones and one football
Set-Up: rectangle boundary
Number of players: 10 +
Time: 15 minutes +
How to Play
1. Prepare to line up! Let’s form two teams: One on offense and one on defense.
2. To score points, the offensive team begins behind/even to the cone (line of scrimmage) and tries to pass within a zone.
3. After every four passes (four downs/four pass attempts), the teams switch from offense to defense. On the field, all players must stay within their zones. The defending team will cover the offensive team’s players to limit their scoring. No tackling or pushing!
4. The quarterback (thrower) must stand behind the line of scrimmage. The specific positions on the field where a catch earns points are determined by the zone in which the ball is caught.
5. No running between zones. All offensive players must pick a zone and run back and forth within it, attempting to separate themselves from the defender.
6. SCORING BREAKDOWN:
- 1 POINT for a completed pass from the line of scrimmage to the first line
- 2 POINTS for a completed pass between the first and second lines
- 3 POINTS for a completed pass in the end zone
- NO POINTS are scored for an incomplete pass
- Interception by the defensive team accounts to a loss of down for the offensive team.
- A catch right on the line will count as the lesser point score.
Ex: If the offensive player was in a zone worth 5 points, but caught it at the start line of where the zone worth 5 points begins and the end of zone 3 points finishes, then the points would count for 3 points.
Check for Understanding
- How many chances does the offensive team have before the defensive team becomes offensive and the offense becomes defense?
- Is there any tackling or pushing?
Game Tip
Create even teams (use team names Jets and Giants).
Conflict-Resolution Tip
Be the thrower (quarterback) for both teams. Be the referee by making calls and keeping score.
Outdoor Tip
Switch to skipping to lower the energy.
Play
EASY: Four chances to score.
MEDIUM: Three points awarded to the defensive team for an interception.
HARD: Allow players to run through all zones.
