Abstract: A method for interactive coaching, comprising the steps of i) providing a representation of a downscaled regulation playing field of a predetermined sport; ii) providing at least two participants with items representing players on the playing field; and iii) causing the participants to displace the items on the representation and simulate plays and strategies for interactively teaching the predetermined sport to the participants. The representation is a panel having a surface thereof provided with markings defining the downscaled regulation playing field. The panel is sized for allowing participants to gather around the panel and is made of a lightweight and foldable material such that it can be easily transported.