Organisation

Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement
Set-Up
- Mark out a grid is 20 x 40yrds, depending on age and ability of players.
- Play 4vs4, 5vs5 or even 6vs6.
- The field size for this small sided game can be modified depending on the number of players, their age and skill level.
Instructions
- 2 teams compete to try and score in the soccer goals.
- The condition of the game is that every time a pass is made, that player must sprint 5yrds to another position.
- They are free to move in any direction (i.e. forward, backwards, sideways to support their pass).
- There are no goal keepers in this small sided game format.
- If that player fails to sprint or move after they pass the ball a free-kick is awarded to the opposing team.
Scoring
- Score in the regular goals.
Coaching Points
- Good support for the player with the ball, move to support him/her.
- Pass and move immediately to support where the pass was made.
- Spread out on attack.
Progressions
- Play two touch.