Organization:
Area: 25y x 12y
Place four small goals on the end line of a long and narrow field. One attacker starts high up the field with a defender in back. The 2v1 starts with a pass from the second attacker. Continuous game; play until a goal is scored. When the ball is out of bounds, the two attackers must pass the ball back in. The defender dribbles the ball back in.
Game: Keep track of score.
Focus Points:
Attacking
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Deep player stays deep, moves left/right to get open.
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Think Deep!
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Pass with the correct speed to the correct foot.
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Direct play or receive first?
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Movement of the attacker after the layoff, to create width in 2v1.
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Keep the field wide.
Defending
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Tight on the receiver of the deep ball. Don't let the attacker turn, or step in between the ball and the attacker when they turn.
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Turn the 2v1 into a 1v1 by cutting off the passing lane to the second attacker and forcing play wide.
Transition Attacking to Defending
- Try to win the ball back as quickly as possible. 5-Second Rule.
- Pressure the ball.
- Protect own goal.
Transition Defending to Attacking
- Explode away after winning the ball, quick pass or dribble into space.