Got a ball? Got at least one mate? Good, that’s all you need! Here are three street games that you can play to have fun, develop your touch and technique and get the bragging rights over your mate…

1) One v One Battle

Set up a small pitch with a goal for each player. You can use cones if you have them but wheelie bins, kerbs (anything!) can be used.

• Play to a set score or until one of you is three goals ahead

• A panna/nutmeg is worth two goals

2) In the Hoop

The challenge in this game is to be the first player to be able to volley/half volley the ball through a basketball hoop. Players try to keep the ball bouncing and take it in turns to try and kick the ball through the hoop.

• Award points if you hit the rim of the hoop but the ball fails to go through

• You are allowed to spend as many touches as you like before attempting to kick the ball through the hoop

3) Wimbledon

Set up a small ‘tennis court’. The ‘net’ can be cones, a line, or a space/gap. Play to see who is first to get to a set score.

• The ball can only be returned after one bounce – or you could allow volleys in the front half of the court.

• Decide how many touches the ball can be kept up for until it must be returned

• You can add a rule that the ball cannot be returned over the net in the same way consecutively (e.g. if you return the ball with your right foot you might choose your shoulder to return the ball next time)

Look out for more games like this coming soon!