This game is an excellent example of how a small change to the structure of a standard game changes the game to allow a specific skill or topic you want to work on. You don’t need to say anything; the explanation is in the game.

Organization:

• Age Group U10s to adults

• Pitch sizes 30/40 x 20– or at the discretion of the coach

• Number of teams – 2

• Team sizes 4-6 players

• Bibs optional

• Goals – full size adult goals or made with cones

Progression: This is a standard small sided game but with big goals and no keepers. Players can score from anywhere on the pitch. It is very easy to score a goal in this game, so players quickly understand they have to put pressure on the ball and not allow players to shoot. They must close quickly. Players need to concentrate as a poor defensive position will ultimately lead to conceding a goal. Alternatively you can add a keeper in each goal and the players have to JUST pass the ball to the opposing keeper to score.