Soccer coaching game to improve player positioning on the pitch

How to set the soccer game up

• Pitch size: 30 yards long by 20 yards wide (minimum) up to 40 yards long by 25 yards wide (maximum).
• Two teams of four players, four mini goals and three flags to make a triangle.

  The rules

• One team defends the triangle goal while the other defends the four mini goals.
• The team defending the triangle goal must nominate a goalkeeper while the other three players try to pressure and win the ball.
• There is no offside.
• The game is played for two periods with the roles being reversed after half time.
• If the ball leaves play, you have a few restart options: 1. The coach passes a new ball on to the pitch 2. The players take a roll in 3. The players take a throw in 4. The players make a pass in 5. The players dribble in
• The game is played for a set time period, determined by the coach.

Why this game works

• Defence and attack are only a great tackle or a misplaced pass apart.
• Players can vary between tight passing and long-range breakaway moves.
• The game encourages speed, sensible aggression and accuracy.