Objective:

• A four-a-side game to practice combination play.
• Introducing the Diamond Shape of soccer.

Organization:

• Game is played in area 25 x 35 yards (or less in a small gym).
• Goals are 4 yards wide and 5 feet high (cone flag height).
• Halfway line and six-yard lines are marked; cones or markers define lines.
• Eight players maximum per team (better with six); four players within the area and four resting.
• Goalkeeper designated by each team may use hands only within six-yard area.
• Duration of each period is two to three minutes; after each period all substitutes come on.
• The objective is to have equal time on the field and in goal.
• Game has corner kicks and throw-ins. Goal kicks should be taken from the 6-yard line. Opponents must retire at least 5-yards away from the goal kick and the corner kick.
• After a goal, the team who did not score kicks off from center spot; scoring team retires to 6-yard line.
• The number of periods for the game is decided by coach (try to work it to an "equal time" formula).

Teaching:

• Be aware of the diamond shape (two wide players, a forward player and the rear-supporting goalkeeper).
• Must all be making eye contact to combine successfully and score goals.
• Defenders must try to get goal side of the ball after possession is lost.
• Set up a concentrated defence in front of the goal.

Target:

• To outscore the opponent.