Recommended to play 9v9
PRIORITY: Development of Individual Technique at Speed
Development includes making the most of the moment of transition in counter attacks, compact in defence, preventing forward play and penetrating lines. Small-sided games are ideal at this age to get across defend attack principles.
in Attacking, Fun soccer games
The Rules Set up three service points, one on each side. Servers can be players, or you too, and are given numbers or trigger names, such as Giggs, Cole or Rooney. On your shout a server delivers the ball into the area (not directly to a player). Play 3v3v3. Players have to react quickly in... MORE
in Attacking, Fun soccer games
The Rules Play with two teams of five players, you can use a floater if you have an odd number or one team is weaker. When in attack, a goal only counts if all the attacking team, except the goalkeeper, are on or over the halfway line when the goal is scored. If a goal... MORE
The Rules Divide your players into two teams of four. One team can score in the goals at either ends of the field, the other team in the goals at either side. The team playing lengthways can use an extra player making it a 5v4. You can play with keepers, depending on the number of... MORE
The Rules Split players into three teams of three. The keeper serves to the first attacking team which uses free play to get a shot through to the opposition goal as quickly as possible. After a shot or goal the keeper serves to the opposition. You coach at the side with a good supply of... MORE
Fun ways to coach when to play forward, first touch, movement/angles and communication, weight and accuracy of pass, and shield from defender. MORE
in Fun soccer games, Soccer dribbling drills
Possession play and counter attack with these key skills: Anticipation, patience, interception, movement and quick, accurate passing. MORE
This fun game works on passing and shooting low and accurately. Good passing and movement, attitude to shooting, accuracy before power and follow ups. MORE
in Attacking, Fun soccer games
The Rules Before each set of games, attackers indicate how many goals they think they will score from six attempts and defenders say how many they think they will stop. All players are aware of the target before play begins. Players can choose their opponent at any time to make battles more even, as long... MORE
in Attacking, Fun soccer games
The Rules Play 5v5. Only the strikers are allowed in the coned triangle. Passes can only be made from in front of the triangle. Keepers must stay on their line. Start the game with two balls in play, one at each end, to create lots of action. In attack, players not involved in the attack... MORE
in Fun soccer games, Soccer dribbling drills
The Rules Split your players up into four teams of three. Place four or more ‘pieces of gold’ (balls) in each pocket. Each team begins the game at its own pocket of gold. On your command players are free to ‘pick’ other teams pockets by sprinting to steal balls and taking them back to their... MORE
Small-sided games are recognised throughout grassroots and professional coaching as one of the best methods to coach soccer skills and tactics. MORE
Soccer Warm-Ups Made Simple offers 58 great training and matchday activities to help your players prepare for matchday. MORE
New to coaching? EasiCoach is an age-specific, easy to follow coaching curriculum for beginner coaches. This edition covers U13 and U14. MORE
