Set Up:

Mark off a square field that is about 15 yards by 15 yards. Each player will start with a soccer ball. On the whistle, the players have to dribble within the field and keep their ball under control while trying to knock out the other players' soccer ball. When a player has their ball kicked off the field, they have to leave the game. The last player to keep possession of their ball wins that round.

Set Up:

The players start in opposite corners of the field, diagonally across from each other. A small goal is set up in both corners. The defending team starts with the soccer balls. The game begins with a pass across the field from the defender to the attacker. The attacker takes on the defender 1 v 1. if the defender wins the ball, he tries to score in the other goal. After 3-5 minutes, the balls are switched over to the other team and the players switch roles. Teams keep a running tally of the goals they score. 

Coaching Points:

1.  The attacker's first touch should make the defender move in that direction.

2.  Attack the defender at speed and get him back on his heels.

3.  It may take two or three dribbling/feinting moves to beat a good defender.

Progressions:

1.  Progress to 2 v 2.

Set Up:

• Make two lines on each side of field and place two small goals on both end lines.
• One player line starts by passing across the field to an opposing player. The first player from each line comes out to play 2v2. 
• If a goal is scored or ball goes out of bounds, the players return to their lines. The next ball is played in with four new players.
• Get game moving fast. As soon as ball goes out, next players need to be ready to go.

Coaching Points:

• With 2v2, it is very important to make the 1st defender commit to the person with the ball by dribbling. Doing this attracts attention of the other defender, and allows more space and time for the other attacker to be dangerous.
• Communication and creativity. Your first thought shouldn’t be to pass. Can you shoot? Can you dribble?
• Introduce combinations to your players. If you pass to your teammate, can you move on the field in a way to make things unpredictable for the defenders?

Organization:

Area: 20y x 15y.

The two teams try to score on the small goals in the corners. When the ball is out of bounds, players dribble or pass the ball back in.

Game: Keep track of the score.

Focus Points:

Passing forward.

Receiving forward.

Make the field big when your team has the ball.

Make the field small when the opponent has the ball.

Organization:

Area: 40y x 25y

The attacking team plays with five players and a goalkeeper versus the five players defending the small corner goals. Both teams play in a 2-1-2 formation. When the ball goes over the sideline, the team of six must pass the ball back in, while the team of five can also dribble the ball back on. The teams switch sides every five minutes.

Game: Keep track of the score.

Focus Points: 

The specific focus points of this activity depend on the topic and focus points of the practice session. 

The basic focus points for a larger game are:  

Attacking - Own Team in Ball Possession

Goal: Build up, create scoring chances and score goals. 

• Make the field large and create space in depth and width. 
• Look to play the ball deep; go forward.
• Keep ball possession
• Maintain a good team shape / formation

Defending - Opponent in Ball Possession

Goal: Disrupt the buildup, win the ball back, avoid goals against.

• The whole team makes the field small by moving towards the ball (High Pressure), form a block around the halfway line (medium pressure), or drops towards their own goal (Low Pressure). Shift and slide towards the sideline. 
• Pressure the player on the ball.
• Mark tight in the area of the ball.
• Positional or zonal marking further away from the ball. 
• Stay active as long as possible. Back pressure) 

Transition Attacking to Defending:

• Win ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.
• Protect your own goal quickly.
• Be organized defensively while attacking. 

Transition Defending to Attacking:  

• Quick goal-oriented action. Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible -10 Second Rule. 
• Explode and connect the first pass after winning the ball. Reaction.
• While the other team is in ball possession, certain players should anticipate the possibility of a turnover and to ATTACK.