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Post kiss soccer challenge

Hit the post and still score on the same possession to earn 1 bonus side point.

Read the setup, copy the rules to your group, and start playing. STUD mode is optional.

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Post kiss soccer challenge
Soccer Board / Field Play / Side-point challenge

Side-point challenge Side Challenge

Quick setup

Post Kiss

Players 4-12
Time 15-30 min
Gear Field Play
Best for Side Challenge
Mode optional bonus challenge
STUD Optional

How to play

  1. 1Play a normal shooting round, penalty round, or small-sided soccer game.
  2. 2Before the round starts, define which posts or crossbar hits are eligible.
  3. 3A shot that kisses the post or crossbar and goes in earns 1 challenge point.
  4. 4A shot that hits the post and stays out can earn 1 challenge point only if the group agrees before play.
  5. 5Track challenge points separately from normal goals.
  6. 6Highest challenge-point total after the timer or shot set wins the bonus challenge.

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Play tools

Round timer

15:00

Quick scoreboard

Team A0
Team B0
Side pointsUse as needed

Scoring options

  • 1Clean mode: post or crossbar plus goal = 1 challenge point.
  • 2Accuracy mode: any called post hit = 1 challenge point.
  • 3Team mode: combine post-kiss challenge points by team.

Variations

Make it easier

Count any frame hit, even if the ball does not go in.

Make it harder

Require players to call near post, far post, or crossbar before shooting.

Optional side-point setup

Use this as a side-point challenge by itself or alongside another Soccer Board activity. Think of side points as optional challenge points: earned side points count for you, and side points against you count against you. STUD mode is optional; agree before play on whether side points mean anything beyond the game.

Why it works

It makes near-miss accuracy exciting and gives the group a reason to watch every shot path.

Safety / fair play

Use a safe space, avoid hard contact or unsafe surfaces, adjust for age and skill, and agree on close calls before the round starts.

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