Organization:

Set up two small goals on one endline and a large goal on the other endline. The attackers start next to the goalposts, the defenders start between the small goals. To begin play, a defender dribbles onto the field, makes a 1v1 move, and passes the ball to an attacker. 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 the turn, switch sides.

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!