Training

This is an excellent game to get players involved in moving forward and involving the goalie as an option to switch point of attack. A… Read More »5v5 3-zone SSG

This is a great game to create defensive challenges and a counterattacking mindset. Once the group of 3 takes a shot, the shooter must immediately… Read More »3v2 to 2v1

Here is a game to emphasize movement through thirds of the field, possession, and timing to runs. Progressions create more success and provide additional choices… Read More »3 zone rondo

This is a fun game to get everyone involved in creating scoring opportunities. It is important to encourage players to look for chances to shoot… Read More »4v1+1v4

This is a variant of the “follow your pass”. In this version, we have two groups with the ball going back and forth across a… Read More »X Follow Your Pass

Beast Mode Soccer (David Copeland Smith) works with many high-level soccer players and has a fantastic Instagram and YouTube channel. Here is an example of… Read More »Beast Mode Soccer – juggling technique

This is an activity that I’ve used as an icebreaker with new teams or as a change up with an existing team. With move advanced… Read More »Circle number pass

This is a game that I play with all age groups. The graphic show using two goals but poles or flags will work fine as… Read More »Inside out game

This small-sided game can be used with back line players to promote composure and the tactical objective of using width to advance the ball. The… Read More »6v4 building from the back

This is a nice activity for developing the timing of runs for entering the space behind a back line. The line of cones represents an… Read More »3v3 with offside line