Change Soccer
Objective:
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To involve every player in a fun 2 vs 2 or 3 vs 3 game.
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To emphasize co-operation and skill development.
Target:
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To outscore the opposition.
Organization
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Group is split into two; if odd number, coach joins in or plays the strongest squad a player short.
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In the example shown, three players from each team play a normal on-the-field game.
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Also there are three players on each team as collective goalkeepers; positioned no more than two yards off each goal line and not allowed to handle ball.
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Goals only count if scored below knee height.
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Coach shouts "Change!" and on-field teams run back to goal line, without touching the ball again, to become the goalkeepers.
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Goalkeeping teams become the on-field teams and move quickly to win possession.
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Coach shouts "Change!" at any time.
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Make goals wide enough so that it's not too difficult to score.
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Any major infraction means a free shot from the half-way line, with no goalkeepers.
Teaching
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Encourage players to pass frequently in order to create scoring chances.
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Encourage goalkeeping team to move sideways together, as a wall.
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Defenders should help each other and stay on their feet as much as possible.
Progressions
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Must make one (later two) passes before they can shoot at goal.
