Small Sided Game | One Goal Game
Suitable for players aged 4-6 years
SETUP
- Create an area up to 25m x 20m. Modify the size depending on the number of players
- Use extra cones to create 1 goal at each end of the area. Assign each team goals to attack and defend
- Place as many balls as possible around the area for fast re-starts
HOW TO PLAY
- In this SSG the teams score by dribbling or passing the ball through the goal they are attacking
- When a team scores, they retreat, allowing the opposition to start play from the goal line
- There are no throw-ins, rather the ball is passed in
PROGRESSION
INTERMEDIATE: Players can only use their non-dominant foot
ADVANCED: Specify the number of players that have to touch the ball before a ‘goal’ is scored
OUTCOMES
- Dribbling and changing direction with the head up
- Passing over short distances
- Dribbling using different parts of the foot
- Basic awareness of other players
- Changing direction of play