8 Goal Game
Score in as many of the eight goals as you can, never the same one twice in a row.
Set up
- Spread 8 small nets (or cone gates) around the outside of the area.
- Two teams. For the youngest, 3v3 in a small square.
Balls, bibs, cones and nets. Eight small nets spread around the outside of the playing area.
How to play
- Score as many goals as possible in 3 minutes, but you cannot score in the same goal twice in a row.
- Play 2 rounds.
Keeping everyone moving
For the 2018s to 2021s play it at 3v3 with a ball bank and no scores kept.
Make it easier
Make it harder
- 3 passes before you can score in any net.
- 4 passes before you can score.
- Only score in certain nets.
- All in.
- First-touch finish.
Three things to say
- Weight, timing and accuracy of passes.
- Body shape to receive and switch play.
- Wall passes, short and long passes.
Colts habit
Lift each other: passer and scorer share the goal.
Both feet
Practice-foot goals count double.
Heads up
Switch to the goal on the other side.
The Colts change: For the 2018s to 2021s play it at 3v3 with a ball bank and no scores kept.
A young leader can run this one, with an adult coach beside them.
Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.
Keeping score: Each child keeps their own count and tries to beat it next time. Nothing is compared between children.