Bonus-Ball Numbers Game

Scanning, communication and quick decisions — a second ball doubles the information players must track.

Standard 4v4/5v5 SSG with goals. Coach on the sideline with spare balls.

1. Play a normal game. At random moments the coach shouts 'BONUS' and rolls a second ball in.
2. Both balls are live — teams must split attention, attack with one, defend the other.
3. A goal with the bonus ball counts double; first ball out of play ends the bonus phase.
4. Several bonus phases per game; keep them short and chaotic.

• Talk: who goes to the new ball? Decide in one second.
• Don't all chase the bonus — someone must mind the first ball.
• Scanning wins this game — heads on swivels the whole time.
• Embrace the chaos; quick thinkers thrive.

• All ten players swarm the new ball — name a 'first ball minder' rule if it persists.
• Players freeze waiting for instructions — the confusion is deliberate; decisions over perfection.
• The coach explains too much — roll the ball in and let them solve it.

• Roll the bonus ball to the losing team.
• Three balls for the final round.
• Bonus ball can only be scored with one touch finishes.

• Pause the first ball during bonus phases.
• Announce the bonus earlier.
• Fewer bonus phases.

• Both balls live means both — ignoring either costs goals.