The Game: Two teams of four play vs. each other on the field with an additional four players playing as target players. They play the ball back to the team that played … [Read more...]
2v1 becomes 2v3 to Goal (U12+)
The Game: as pictured. Off-sides is in play. Coach should position himself in a manner that he/she can enforce the rule. When Coach yells Go! 2 red players attack 1 … [Read more...]
2v1 with wide outlet (U12+)
The Set-up: Field should be approximately 36 yards long x 40 yards wide. Divide the team into two groups, place several balls in each goal. The Exercise: The exercise … [Read more...]
US National Team Finishing Game:
The Set-up: Extend the penalty box by 5 to 7 yards. Divide the teams into 3 equal number teams (anywhere from 2v2 up to 5v5 works). Have several balls divided between the … [Read more...]
Transition Game with 2 Gates and 1 Goal (all ages)
Set-up: as pictured. The Game: Two equal teams play vs. each other. The goalkeeper creates a man advantage for the team defending the goal. Red is trying to score on the … [Read more...]
Steal the Bacon (all ages)
The Game: Two teams, each player is designated a number. The coach calls out the numbers of the players. These players then run out from the end line to play the game. … [Read more...]
Basic Overlap Circuit to Goal (all ages)
The Exercise: Player B “checks away” and comes back quickly for the ball. Player A passes the ball to player B and makes an overlapping run. Player B should run at the … [Read more...]
4 v 4 plus 4 in the Penalty Box (all ages)
The Game: 4 White vs. 4 Grey with 4 Red target players. Target players should be one touch, two touches maximum. Games should be first team to 3 goals or 5 minute … [Read more...]
1v1 Passive to 1v1 Active Shooting exercise (all ages)
Set-Up: (as pictured). Full team, one goal, several balls, and 4 discs. The Game: Coach yells Go! to start the movement. White Sprints across to the cone directly in … [Read more...]
1 vs. 1 Touch the Disc and Defend (all ages)
The Set-up: (as pictured). Full team, one goal, several balls, and 4 discs. The Game: Red plays the ball out to White. Red moves to the end of the White line. White … [Read more...]
1 vs. 1 Dribble the Gate (all ages)
The Set-up: Field should be approximately 30 yards long x 20 yards wide. Set up two 2 yard gates at one end of the grid and one 4 yard gate at the opposite end. Divide … [Read more...]
2 Shots followed by 1v1 (all ages)
The Set-up: (as pictured) 2 goals, several discs, plenty of balls. Break players into two groups. Playing area should be a double penalty box, 36 yards long x 44 yards … [Read more...]
2 Goal Shooting Circuit (all ages)
Set-up: (as pictured). Place goals on a diagonal. One goal should be on the end-line facing the field, the other about 36 yards from the end-line facing the … [Read more...]
1v2 to 2 Goals (all ages)
The Set-up: (As pictured) Double Penalty Box. This exercise requires several balls, two goals and three different colored bibs. The Exercise: Coach begins by passing the … [Read more...]
BD Shooting with Wall Pass (all ages)
The Set-Up: Divide the team into two lines (Line 1 & 2). All players should have a ball. The coach stands approximately 7 to 10 yards in front of line 2. Goalie … [Read more...]
