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:
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Dribbling technique.
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1v1 moves.
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Passing technique.
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Shooting technique.
Attacking
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Keep the field wide.
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Go for 1v1 move or pass?
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Creative runs, overlaps, give and go.
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Finishing.
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Value the ball.
Defending
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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.
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The second defender gives cover to the first defender.
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The first defender can force the ball to the sides or to towards the other second defender.
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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.
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Win the ball back at the right moment.
Transition Attacking to Defending
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Try to win the ball back as quickly as possible. 5-Second Rule.
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Run to the player with the ball.
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Run after the player with the ball.
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Make the field small together.
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Protect the goal.
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Block shots.
Transition Defending to Attacking
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Explode and quickly dribble forward or pass forward.
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Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible.
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Keep ball possession.