Organization:

The teams play 2v2, and the team defending the large goal has a GK. The defenders start with the ball. One defender dribbles the ball onto the field, makes a 1v1 move, and passes the ball across to one of the two attackers to start the 2v2. The turn ends when a goal is scored, or the ball goes over the end line. Continue the game when the goalkeeper makes a save. When the ball goes over the sideline, players can pass or dribble the ball back in. Players switch sides after each turn.  Rotate goalkeepers every couple minutes. 

Game:  Two teams switch sides after six minutes while keeping track of the score. 

Focus Points:

• Dribbling technique.

• 1v1 moves.

• Passing technique. 

• Shooting technique.

Attacking

• Keep the field wide. 

• Go for 1v1 move or pass?

• Creative runs, overlaps, give and go.

• Finishing. 

• Value the ball.

Defending

• First defender runs to the attacker with the ball, but not too wild. Don't get beat with a pass or 1v1 move. Pressure the ball.

• The second defender gives cover to the first defender. 

• The first defender can force the ball to the sides or to towards the other second defender. 

• The first defender can turn the 1v1 into a 2v1, when you count the goalkeeper as a defender, by cforcing the attacker with the ball to the sideline and making the angle smaller and smaller to help the goalkeeper.

• Win the ball back at the right moment. 

Transition Attacking to Defending

• Try to win the ball back as quickly as possible.  5-Second Rule. 

• Run to the player with the ball.

• Run after the player with the ball. 

• Make the field small together. 

• Protect the goal. 

• Block shots.

Transition Defending to Attacking

• Explode and quickly dribble forward or pass forward. 

• Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible. 

• Keep ball possession.