MB-P63 · Small-sided game
Turn to Score (SSG)
This small-sided game develops confident turning under pressure within realistic gameplay.
Small-sided games
Small-sided games. The game, with the volume turned up.
Small-sided games are matches with fewer players and a smaller pitch, usually with a rule that brings out a coaching theme. Each outline lists the age, numbers, area and key coaching points.
Touchtight Club has 107 practices for this page (as of October 2026). Below: 3 with a free full video and 9 practice outlines.
Age
Practices
Small-sided games drills and practices
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70-P3 · Small-sided game
3 v 3 Defend and Attack Game (SSG)
Increase the tempo of your sessions with this high-energy game that sharpens pressing, reactions, and attacking transitions.
69-P6 · Small-sided game
Midfield Compactness to Win Possession
Develop your team’s midfield organisation and defensive understanding with this game-realistic compactness practice.
66-P6 · Small-sided game
3rd Man Breakout Runs-SSG
Unlock the attacking potential of your team with this SSG, designed to create and exploit space behind defensive lines through 3rd man runs.
97-P6 · Small-sided game
Build from the Back Game (352)
This small-sided game challenges players to break down defensive pressure and build attacks from the back effectively in a 352.
52-P5 · Skill practice
Centre Back's Playing Out From the Back
This practice is designed to develop CB's who can confidently step into midfield and help break the first line of opposition pressure.
98-P3 · Small-sided game
Dribble to Break Lines
This fast-paced 4v4 game challenges our players to take on defenders, maintain control, and make smart decisions while advancing the ball.
46-P6 · Small-sided game
Final Third Game-The City Way
This small-sided game has a 5 v 4 outfield attacking overload and is focused on penetrating passes in the final 3rd, linked to The City Way
MB-P47 · Small-sided game
Improve Passing Weight and Accuracy
This small sided game is designed for our youth age groups and focuses on developing players passing weight and accuracy.
79-P6 · Small-sided game
Movement in Behind to Finish on One Touch! (SSG)
This small sided game takes place in a 25 by 40-yard area and focuses on timing of forward runs and playing well weighted through balls.
FS-P2 · Small-sided game
Penetrate and Drive into End Zones to Finish
This possession-focused practice sharpens combination play and positional understanding in the 1-3-1 futsal setup!
MB-P45 · Small-sided game
Turn and Attack!
This small sided game is designed specifically for our Mini Ballers to develop their close control and turning ability.
These are 12 of the 107 practices in Club for this page. Start a free trial to see them all ↗
Coaching it
How to get more from these practices.
More touches, more decisions
Fewer players means each one is involved more often, so small-sided games build technique and decision-making together.
Rules shape the lesson
Change one rule to change the theme: extra points for a goal after a switch, or a goal only after a set number of passes.
Let them play
Coach in short stoppages and let the game do most of the teaching.
Questions
What coaches ask.
- What are small-sided games in football?
- Small-sided games are matches with fewer players, often 3 v 3 to 6 v 6, on a smaller pitch. Coaches use rules and pitch size to bring out a theme such as pressing, switching play or finishing.
- Are these practices free?
- The practice outlines on this page are free to read, with the setup and key coaching points for each game. The full coaching videos, progressions and player questions are in the Touchtight Club library, which you can try free for 14 days (card required).