On the Field Team Building Activities.
In this section you will find a variety of activities you can incorporate into your training sessions "on the field". Although many of theses emphasize topics such as quick thinking, rhythm, and decision making, they all promote fun, individual and group thinking towards becoming a better team.
Tennis Ball Tag
Tennis Ball Tag is a great game to encourage teamwork, communication, and awareness. Players love it.
Speed of Reaction Game.
This reaction game is fun no matter what age group you’re coaching. It’s quick and gets your practice off to a fun start.
Team Rhythm Exercise.
To play with rhythm means every player must be on the same page in terms of tempo and synchronicity.
Protect Your Buddy.
In this team building exercise, the coach emphasizes team strength in numbers with a circle game.
Soccer is for Thinkers.
Games are often won or lost by a "split second" decision. Engage your players with this 2 minute "reaction game".
How Quick can you Think.
Fun group competitions are important in developing camaraderie and team bonding. Players love this game.
Team Sprint Game.
Problem solving games are fun and relative for players. Try this problem solving sprint game with your players.
Group Timing Exercise.
Are all your players on the same page? Use this exercise to illustrate the importannce of team synchronization.
Fun Volley Game.
This fun volley challenge game is designed to improve each players technical ability when volleying the ball.
Soccer Tennis Competition.
Improve your teams communication and ball control skills playing soccer tennis. Great to play before your warm ups.
Fun 3 Ball Relay Races.
Having fun in practice has a positive impact on engagement, creativity, and purpose. Try This fun relay competition.
Upside Down Cone Game.
Players that work well together are more effective, more productive, and more successful. Players love this game.
A different type of warm up
This warm up encourages each group to see who can be the most creative, while working in harmony with each other.
Great Game for Vision
This group exercise encourages players to constantly scan the field and improve their peripheral vision.
Do this Reaction Game
Playing reaction games with players helps them learn new skills and concepts while having fun.
Snatch - Fun game in pairs
Studies show that athletes who focus on having fun vs. performing well are more relaxed, creative. Try this fun game.
Knee Slap Game
This is a fun game that players enjoy. Develops fast footwork, agility and simulates a defensive position.
Fun Chain Relay Game.
This is a fun warm up that focuses on teamwork and team building skills. Every player must do their part to succeed.
Hands in a Circle Challenge.
This is a fun game to end your warm up or even a cool down. Helps develop unity through problem solving.
Carry Me Game.
Kids loved being carried by their friends. In this fun relay game every player carries their load.
Game of Cones.
The Game of Cones is a fun warm up activity for speed and change of direction. Try it.
Up and Under Relay Game.
This fun relay game that encourages coordination and team work, It is perfect to use at camps and clinics.
Through Legs Relay Game.
This is a fun game to incorporate a ball with your warm up activity. It also develops coordination and timing .
Soccer Tennis Tournament.
Soccer Tennis is a great game to promote communication amongst your players. Try this game at your next practice.
Chase and Tag Game.
This is a fun warm up exercise that emphasizes a change of direction and acceleration.
Mirror Sprints Competition.
This fun exercise incorporates body feints and will also improve each player’s quickness of reaction when sprinting.
Cone Throw Game.
Your players will have to react quick in this cone throwing game. Try it at your next warm up and see how they do.
Positive Circle exercise.
This is a simple and quick exercise you can do to in your next practice to boost individual and team confidence.
Quick Thinking Drill????.
Try this quick thinking game with your players. You might be surprised at how they perform. MAYBE DELETE
Steal the Pinny Game.
This exercise focuses on peripheral vision and improves the ability to see out of the corner of your eyes.
Push Me Over Game.
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Circle Ball Control Contest.
This is a fun game emphasizing teamwork and ball control. Try this as part of your next warm up session.
Stick Together Game.
This fun game helps players work together to achieve their goal. Your players will enjoy this game.
Garbage Can Challenge.
In this game, teams compete see which group can keep the ball off the ground while completing the relay.
Team Volley Competition.
The "volley pass" is a vital skill every player must master. Try this game and see how your players do.
Team Heading Competition.
This practice is structured to improve the technical ability of "Heading" the ball on the run. Kids love it.
Get In The Bin Game.
They might have the "Will" but do they have the "Skill"? Try this 1v1 fun competition game to find out.
Head Catch Reaction Game.
This practice is designed to place an emphasis on "quick reactions" when heading the ball. Players loves this drill.
Odds and Evens Drill.
This is a test to develop quick thinking and the reaction time of the players. They must be quick on their feet.
Who Are You Game.
This short exercise is designed to provide each player an opportunity to identify characteristics about their team mates.
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