Lexington United Soccer Club Coaches Section
Initial Phase Description The Game: 5 red’s are playing vs. 3 white defenders and a goalkeeper, 2 white players are resting. Note: Resting players should remain deep in their zone "stretching the field". Rule: Teams needs 3 passes before they go to … [Read more...]
The Set‐up: On a 35x25 yard field create a 3x3 triangular goal in the middle of the area with a counter goal (discs or puggs) on each sideline. Coach should divide the group into two equal teams (4 white v 4 red) and have a supply of balls to keep the game … [Read more...]
The Game: 4 White players play possession vs. 2 Red's in a 12 x 12 box. When the Red gain possession of the ball, they immediately play to their teammates on the outer edge (24 x 24 box). A game of 6 Red vs. 4 White ensues. When the white win the ball … [Read more...]
The Set-up: as pictured The Game: 2 teams of equal numbers play vs. one another on a field approximately half the full field. (you can adjust the space according to your numbers). If white scores a goal, they no longer try to attack the oppositions’ … [Read more...]
Set-up: Two teams of six (numbers can vary). Four players in the middle from each team with two boundary players. White boundary players are vertical, red horizontal. The Game: 4 v4 in the middle (could be 3v3 depending on your numbers). When you play … [Read more...]
Set-up: Two teams of eight players. Split team up so that it is 4 v4 in the middle, with 4 players on the outside for each team. (as pictured). If you have teams of 7 play 3v3 in the middle. The Exercise: The players on the outside are free to move … [Read more...]
Set-up: Two teams of 5 field players and a keeper play on a field 44 x 36 yards (Double Penalty Box). Use the top of the penalty box to divide the field into two zones. The Game: Teams play 3 defenders plus a keeper vs. 2 attackers in their defensive half … [Read more...]
The Set-up: Field should be 40 yards long x 20 yards wide. The Game: Two teams of four play against one another with four target players serving as goals. The target players can move along the end line, they are not stationary. The objective is to … [Read more...]
The game offers a great opportunity for players to learn how to recognize when to attack quickly, when to build up, and how to defend numbers down. Transition, both offensive and defensive, is constantly present as well. The Set-up: Two teams of 5 players … [Read more...]
The Set-up: (as pictured). Create two long corridors (7 to 10 yards from the sideline) along the side of the field. Use the midfield line to separate the attacking and defending channels. You can run this exercise over a smaller area, but need to adjust … [Read more...]
The Game: Two teams of four play vs. each other on the field with an additional four players playing as additional flank players. They play the ball back to the team that played them the ball. Flank players should be one touch, two touch for younger … [Read more...]
The Set-up: Two fields (30 yds. long x 20 yds. wide) side by side. Four groups of 4 with different color pinnies. Games should be 5 to 7 minutes long. Keep score. Each team should play each opponent(3 Games). The Game: as pictured. In the 4v4 … [Read more...]
The Set-up: two 25 x 15 yd boxes are connected. The Game: 6 Red players are keeping possession against 3 white defenders. When white win the ball they play to their resting teammates and transition to support. Red now sends three defenders over to try … [Read more...]
Set-up: Short Wide Field (above): Forces your team to maximize the width of the field. This will improve your teams’ ability to play laterally. Players should recognize how gaps open up in the defense if they can keep their spacing. The Game: Two … [Read more...]
Set-Up: as pictured. You could use discs instead of flags as your gates. The Game: 2 teams (Red vs. White) play possession, but can score goals by passing to a teammate through a gate. Games are to 10. Note: Player should not try to force the ball … [Read more...]
The Set-up: Two teams of eight play on a field 30 yards long x 40 yards wide. There is a midway line in the picture that is optional. *Field size can vary depending on focus. One rule is that the field should have more width than length. This is … [Read more...]
The Set-up: Create two fields app. 30 x 20 yards side by side. Divide team into four groups of 4 with different color pinnies. Games should be 5 to 7 minutes long. Keep score. Each team should play each opponent (3 Games). The Game: (as pictured). In … [Read more...]
Set-up: (as pictured) Field should be a rectangle (40 yards long x 20 to 25 yards wide). Create a clear half field line. Coach should stand at the halfway line and observe the game. Try to keep comments to a minimum, but encourage all players to “push … [Read more...]
The Set-up: (as pictured). Set up two fields side by side. Field should be app. 20 x15 with a small gate on each end-line. Divide the 12 players into two groups of 6 (red and white). The Game: Coach can make the games competitive. Team that is … [Read more...]
The Game: Teams play a game of 3v3 where they attack two goals and defend two goals. The field is divided into 2 channels (as pictured). One player from each team must remain in each channel. Note: This will create 1v1, 2v1 and 2v2 situations. … [Read more...]
The Set-up: Two teams of three players play 3v3 inside a 25 x 25 yard box, while a third team of 3 players is “on deck” (as pictured). The Exercise: Two teams of three players play on a rectangular field vs. one another to 4 gates. Goals are scored by … [Read more...]
The Set-up: Half the field. Create 4 boxes (as pictured). Each box will have a different activity. Leave one box empty with the exception of a few balls, next box should have one goal on each end-line, the third box should have a small zone created with … [Read more...]
