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 … [Read more...]
Triangle Goal with Counter Goals
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 … [Read more...]
4v2 becomes 4v6 (U14)
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 … [Read more...]
7 v 7 Win By One (U14)
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 … [Read more...]
Possession game with vertical and horizontal boundary players (U12+)
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 … [Read more...]
Possession Game with Boundary Players (U12+)
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 … [Read more...]
5 vs. 5 plus Keepers Double Penalty Box (U12+)
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 … [Read more...]
4 v 4 plus 4 vertical target players (U12+)
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 … [Read more...]
5 v 3 plus 2: When to Counter or Build-up? (U12+)
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 … [Read more...]
Argentina Channel Game (U12+)
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 … [Read more...]
Three Team Game (all ages)
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 … [Read more...]
Round Robin Leads to 4 Goal Game (all ages)
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. … [Read more...]
Paul Marco Transition Combined (all ages)
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 … [Read more...]
Line Soccer (all ages)
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 … [Read more...]
Gate Game (Possession) (all ages)
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 … [Read more...]
