Table 1 Description of the games implemented.

Mini-goal challenge 1v1 (foot)

Trying to score in small goals while defending their own.

Children can only use their feet to control and kick the ball.

8 m long and 5 m wide

Two mini-goals created with small cones spaced 1.5 m apart to mark goal posts at each end.

Soft, size 4 soccer ball suitable for children

2 × 3 min/2 min rest

Mini Hoops 1v1 (hands)

Trying to score in hoops in the floor while defending their own.

Allowed two-handed dribbling

6 × 4 m

Hoop size of 70 cm diameter positioned on the floor

small, lightweight basketball (size 4)

2 × 3 min/2 min rest

Mini-goal challenge 2v2 (foot)

Trying to score in small goals while defending their own.

Children can only use their feet to control and kick the ball. The children must pass to the colleague before attempting to score.

8 m long and 5 m wide

Two mini-goals created with small cones spaced 1.5 m apart to mark goal posts at each end.

Soft, size 4 soccer ball suitable for children

2 × 3 min/2 min rest

Mini Hoops 2v2 (hands)

Trying to score in hoops in the floor while defending their own.

Allowed two-handed dribbling. The children must pass to the colleague before attempting to score.

6 × 4 m

Hoop size of 70 cm diameter positioned on the floor

small, lightweight basketball (size 4)

2 × 3 min/2 min rest