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Uneven Numbers & Extra Players Quiz
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You are planning on playing some mini games with your younger players and you have Three small pitches set up. You have 14 players show up. Create as many different options for this group of players. You must use at least 2 pitches and cant play more than 5v5
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What is the Neutral Player solution?
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The odd player out becomes a neutral player who plays for whichever team has possession of the ball.
The coach participates to even out the numbers.
The extra player could rotate in as a goalkeeper for each team.
What is the Rotational Partner solution?
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One player acts as a “rotating” partner, who switches teams or partners every round.
The odd player out becomes a neutral player who plays for whichever team has possession of the ball.
The coach participates to even out the numbers.
What is the Rolling Substitution System?
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After a predetermined interval (say every 3 minutes, or after every goal), the substitute player comes onto the field and replaces a player from one of the teams.
The odd player out becomes a neutral player who plays for whichever team has possession of the ball.
The extra player could rotate in as a goalkeeper for each team.