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3 Goal Game

One team attacks two small goals, the other attacks one big goal, and they swap ends every five minutes.

Game 22 min 8 to 14 players Half pitch 2016 to 2018

Shooting and Scoring Win It, Keep It, Score Be brave

At a glance

  • 40 by 30 pitch, 2 small goals at the top and 1 big goal at the bottom. Two teams, blue and yellow, of 4 or more each.
  • Blue attack the two small goals and defend the big goal. Yellow attack the big goal and defend the two small goals.
  • After a goal or the ball going out, yellow restart with the ball, from their end of the pitch.
  • Swap ends every 5 minutes.
  • Progress 1: Yellow must make 3 passes before they can shoot at the big goal.
  • Progress 2: First-time finish only: every shot is with your first touch.

If it's not working: Add a free player in a different bib who plays for whoever has the ball.

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Blue attack the two small goals at the top and defend the big goal. Yellow attack the big goal and defend the small goals. A blue shoots at a small goal; then yellow, who always restart because they defend the small goals, play out from the top and attack the big goal. Swap ends every 5 minutes.

Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks

Set up

  • Mark a 40 by 30 pitch with 2 small goals at one end and 1 big goal at the other.
  • Two teams of 4 or more, blue and yellow.

Balls, bibs, cones, 2 small goals and 1 big goal. A 40 by 30 pitch. Two teams of 4 to 7.

How to play

  • Teams play a directional game. Blue attack the small goals and defend the big goal. Yellow attack the big goal and defend the small goals.
  • After a goal or the ball going out, yellow, who defend the small goals, restart with the ball.
  • Swap ends every 5 minutes.

Make it easier

  • Add a free player in a different bib who always plays for the team with the ball.
  • Spread the two small goals wider apart, so they are harder to guard at once.

Make it harder, step by step

  1. Yellow must make 3 passes before they can shoot at the big goal.
  2. First-time finish only: every shot is with your first touch.

Three things to say

  • Run at them with the ball.
  • Change direction to find space.
  • Pass when they close you down.

Colts habit

Be brave: take the defender on.

Both feet

Practice-foot goals count double.

Heads up

Look for the free small goal.

The Colts change: Played as the booklet has it. The big goal has a keeper only if a child would like to go in, and no score is kept between the teams.

Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading. If a keeper is used, follow the academy keeper safety rules for the age group.