Tactical Problems in soccer

Tacticle problem: keeping possession of the ball.

Game:1 Pirates of the Pugg

Set up:
Build a circle approximately the size of the center circle with a Pugg Goal in the middle of the circle. The actual size of the circle will vary depending on the age and skill level of the players. With all players in the playing area, dedicate 9 players with the ball, and 3 players without a ball will be the "Pirates".

 

Instructions:
Instruct the "Pirates" without the ball to defend the players with the balls. Once the Pirate wins the ball, they attempt to score on the Pugg goal in the middle of the circle. If the Pirate scores the goal, that player too becomes a Pirate. Play continues until the last player with the ball wins. If the pirates have a hard time getting started, the coach can help the pirates at first.

Game 2: World Cup

Set up:

The game is played in the 18yard goltender box. Have a supply of balls just off of the playing area. Players can be split in to teams of 2 or 3 or this game can be played as individuals.

Instructions:

The coach should serve a ball into the grid. Each team plays at the same time against the other teams. The team to score sits out for the remainder of that round and advances to the next round. The last team to score in each round is out of the tournament.

Modifications:
Players or team member that go outside of the boundries are automatically out
Players or a team member is out if they shot over or wide of the net.