Organization:

Set up a field of 20y x 18y with two small goals on one end line and a large goal on the other endline.  Divide team into four groups. Two groups (attackers) next to the goal, two groups (defenders) between the two small goals.  One of the first two defenders' dribbles onto the field, makes a 1v1 move and passes the ball to one of the two attackers.  The 2v2 starts.  When the ball goes over the sideline, dribble or pass the ball back onto the field.  The attacking team can use the goalkeeper and create a 3v2.  Goalkeepers cannot score.  The game is over when a goal is scored, or a shot goes wide. After their turn, players switch sides.  Rotate goalkeeper every couple minutes.  

Game: Keep track of the goals scored. Which couple scores the most goals?

Focus Points:

• Dribbling technique.

• Making 1v1 moves.  Go around the defender and quickly attack the endline. 

• Shielding the ball.

• Decision making; go for a pass or the 1v1 move?

Attacking:

• Keep the field wide in ball possession.

Defending

• Role of first and second defender; pressure and cover. 

Transition Defending to Attacking:

• Immediate reaction after winning the ball: attack!

• Try to score quickly.

Transition Attacking to Defending:

• Immediate reaction after losing the ball.

• Don’t stop defending.

• Reaction!