Fun Games By UPHQ
Fun Games
jermaine defoe game
Total Activity Duration
3x4 minutes
Set up
2 teams battle out in the middle 1 team on the outside Coach can either shout number 1-4 which then they play ball in middle or shout colour cone/flat marker
Key Points
Awareness Reactions Attacking and Defending
Progressions to Add
First team to score 2 stays on? Add Mini goals for one defending team to score in instead of shooting in the one goal
Summary
Fun and engaging exercise that lets your players work on reactions and rebounds
Tottenham Hotspur Attacking 1v1 Box Activity
Total Activity Duration
1x12-15 minutes
Set up
2 poles and a blue square Players look to play 1v1 and beat defender before scoring in big goal If defenders win the ball can they return ball back to start
Key Points
- Attacking - Change of pace - 1V1 SKILLS - Defending (Don't let them past)
Progressions to Add
2v1 and 2v2 different scenarios
Summary
Quick fun paced game perfect for arrival activity
crossing and finishing
Total Activity Duration
15-25 minutes
Set up
Use final third with wide channels. Wide players start with the ball; attackers positioned around the box. Ball goes wide → cross → finish.
Key Points
Wide players: positive first touch, head up, quality delivery. Attackers: time runs, attack front/back post + cutback area. Finishing: hit the target, redirect the ball. GK: starting position + communication.
Progressions to Add
Different types of crosses (early, whipped, cutbacks). Add passive defenders.
Summary
Improves crossing quality, timing of attacking runs, finishing, and decision-making in the final third.
1v1 games
Total Activity Duration
4x2 minute rounds
Set up
1v1 4 stations 1) 1v1 2 mini goals 2) Run ball over the line 3) Dribble ball through gates 4) 1v1 into 1 mini goal
Key Points
Quick tempo Change of pace Defending protect mini goals
Progressions to Add
Add 2v2 Add competition ( league system)
Summary
Great for arrival activity Gets players competing in 1v1 setting Loads of touches
