II. 1v1 To 2 Goals

Set Up

• Grid is 10x10 yards
• Pugg Goals or cone goals are set up on each end line
• Divide the players equally into two teams: Blue and Red
• Coach has the soccer balls

Procedure

• The coach plays the ball out to one of the sides, in this case the Blue side
• The first Red player steps out as a defender and tries to stop the Blue player from scoring
• The Blue player attempts to score on either goal
• If the Red defender steals the ball he can attempt to score and the Blue player will try to stop him
• Limit each turn to no more than 20 seconds
• Switch up who you play the ball to so every player has the same amount of times on offense and defense
• To make it really fun have more than one group go at the same time.  This will focus on the dribblers keeping their head up

Coaching Points

• Encourage change of direction.  Add in the rule that the attacking player has to change directions at least once before he can go to goal.
• After each player has gone a couple of times, review the turns you have worked on previously.  
• After the review, switch up the teams and play again.

Make It Competitive

• +1 point for a goal
• +1 point for a successful turn where the attacker keeps possession of the ball
• You can have the players keep track of individual points or team points.  Depending on your group set a score that will win the game.  20 points is a good starting point.

III. 2v2 to Two Goals

IV. Play Their Favorite Game

Whichever game they like the best, play that game

V. Scrimmage with multiple goals

Part 3: Educational Small-sided Game

Organization: Attack v Defense – 5v4 situation
2 teams of 5 players divided between attackers and defenders + 2 neutral players in the flank areas. Attackers with 5 field players try to score on the regular goal. Defenders with 1 goalie and 4 field players try to score in the 3 small goals on the midfield line. If the defenders score in the small goals they become strikers and vice-versa.

Coaching Points:
-Game Adjust
-Regaining Possession
-Positioning

Equipment: balls, discs and small goals

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20x20 yd Grid

Each player creates a tail by tucking a pinney part way into the back of their shorts.

The objective is to collect as many tails as you can, while keeping your tail.  

As you collect tails you keep them in one hand and continue to collect tails in your other hand.

You cannot protect your tail with your hand.

If you lose your tail and you get a new one you put your new tail on before you can collect any more tails.

Round 1: No Ball

This round is designed for the players to work on body awareness.  There are no soccer balls involved.

Round 2: Ball in Hand

For this round each player must keep a ball in their hand like they are a waiter while they try to collect pinneys.  This round focusses on body awareness and composure.

Round 3: Ball on the ground

Everyone has a ball that they must dribble the entire time.

Emphasis:
Dribbling, passing, receiving, and tackling

Emphasis:
Speed dribbling and defending

Set-up:
Place five, six foot wide goals evenly around the outside of the penalty box, using cones or flags.  Place plenty of extra balls around the perimeter of the box

Emphasis:
Dribbling for Penetration