Engage your players in 3 steps, using your Matchplay cards
1
Pick them
Plan sessions in seconds with MatchPlay Cards. Pick challenge cards that relate to your session objectives.
2
Add them
Add your chosen cards as team and/or player challenges in your small sided games. Keep them secret or known!
3
Play them
Engage players to problem solve, communicate and think about their skill development because of the cards you've chosen.
The Types of Cards
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Individual Cards
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Small Group Challenges
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Whole Team Challenges
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Tips From Our Founder, Jack!
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Top tips for getting started:
How many MatchPlay Cards should I use at once?
Adding too many cards can mean too much challenge and chaos. Try adding one team challenge for each team and/or a select few player challenge cards.
You may decide to use the same few MatchPlay Cards for a number of weeks.
How often should I use MatchPlay Cards?
We know players will be asking for them every week! You don't have to use team and player challenges at the same time, may decide to go one or the other.
When do I hand out MatchPlay Cards?
Before the game you can add team or player challenges. You could also add a new team challenge every X minutes for more challenge.
Our top tip is to always let players read the MatchPlay Card rather than handing it back to you. Let them feel the ownership and have them hold onto it.
Can you visit our school or club to help?
Yes! We'd love to visit your environment and help you maximise MatchPlay Cards. Get in touch HERE
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Year's worth of games with MatchPlay Cards©️ E-BOOK
The MatchPlay Cards® Ebook is the essential companion for coaches and teachers who want to design better games, engage every player, and coach the game – not the drill.
Built from real-world experience across schools, grassroots sport, academies, and talent pathways, this practical ebook shows you exactly how to use MatchPlay Cards® to create high-engagement, games-based learning environments that develop smarter, more confident players.
Whether you're teaching football, hockey, netball, rugby, or deliver PE, this ebook gives you ready-to-use game ideas, session structures, and challenges that transfer directly to game play.
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