205 Academy

This game is intended as functional training for a midfield triangle. When working with my team, the midfield at times is disconnected or flat. This… Read More »6v6+3 2 goals

I recently played this game with my high school team. We often play too many passes in a small space, drawing defenders who then try… Read More »9v9 4 zone game

This is a variation of a zone-14 rondo – in this case, to develop the central midfield players in a 3-4-3 when playing against a… Read More »2+5v3+3 zone-14 rondo

I’ve used this game in the past with teams, most recently with my varsity girls. It is a good exercise for developing awareness of shooting… Read More »4v4+4+4 in the penalty area

This is good activity to develop awareness of combinations and support for the midfield triangle versus 5 defenders. When the 5 win the ball, they… Read More »3v5+4 zone-14 game

This is a good game to promote development of the central midfield players in transition and to work with teams on purpose-oriented possession in numbers-up… Read More »5v5+2 line game

The crab soccer game is a great activity for younger players. “Soccer players” try to dribble through zones occupied by “crabs,”, who try to kick… Read More »Crab soccer

This is a fun warmup game with players trying to nutmeg teammates using the push-pass technique. When a player is nutmegged, she immediately goes to… Read More »Through the legs