Suitable for players aged 7-8 years

(Small Sided Game) 

SETUP

1. Create an area up to 30m x 20m. Modify the size depending on the number of players
2. Use extra cones to create 2 goals at each end of the area. Assign each team goals to attack and defend
3. Place as many balls as possible around the area for fast re-starts

HOW TO PLAY

1. In this SSG the teams score by dribbling or passing the ball through the two goals they are attacking
2. They can only score a close-range goal by being in the ‘shooting zone’
3. When a team scores, they retreat, allowing the opposition to start play from the goal line
4. 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 the direction of play