Training

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

This game is designed to give players several scoring options. If the opponent is covering one goal, the player on the ball can choose to… Read More »5v5 2 end goals + 2 midfield goals

This game emphasizes quick decisions, counterattacks, third-man runs, and defensive pressure and communication. Players inside are playing to goal/target players on the outside. On scoring,… Read More »2v2+1 T rondo with targets