PlayrsGuides for organising casual football
Short, practical guides for anyone who runs a weekly game. Fair teams, happy players, fewer arguments.
How to organise a weekly 5-a-side game
Everything you need to run a regular 5-a-side: booking a pitch, building a group, confirming numbers, collecting money, kit and picking fair teams. Read the guide
How to pick fair football teams
A practical guide to picking fair teams for casual football: how to rate players, balance attack and defence, avoid cliques and keep games close. Read the guide
How to rate players fairly (1–10)
A simple 1–10 scale for rating casual football players on attacking, defending and fitness, with examples, so your teams come out even. Read the guide
What to do with an odd number of players
Eleven turned up for 5-a-side? Practical ways to handle an odd number of players: rolling subs, three teams, uneven sides and more. Read the guide
Bibs or skins? Team-picking etiquette
The unwritten rules of casual football: bibs versus skins, who picks the teams, swapping players, goalkeepers and keeping the game friendly. Read the guide
Walking football: how to pick even teams
Even teams matter even more in walking football. How to rate players for a walking game, balance mobility and experience, and keep sessions friendly. Read the guide