Written by Dave Clarke
2v2+1 Positioning Game
Creating triangles and keeping possession in small groups is more difficult but it helps players to be more creative in the tight areas of the pitch.
Coaching Objectives
Good passing technique and ball skills are key in a 3v2 where the pressure is on players receiving and passing in such a small overload.
Play takes place within the area.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 9 Players
- 3 Bibs
- 10 x 20 y
Technique Tips
- Attackers: Utilize quick passes, off-the-ball movement, and coordinated runs.
- Defenders: Focus on maintaining proper defensive shape, closing down attackers efficiently, and timely interceptions.
- Possession: Offer support by creating passing lanes and providing options.
What the Players Do
Play a 2v2 in the area plus a magic man who plays for the team in possession. Using triangles and interlink passing, shielding the ball and quickly recover the ball when it is lost. The team without…2v2s attack from the cross
Midfielders need to be versatile and create a variety of chances, strengthen their defending, attacking and wing play to turn them into all round midfielders
Coaching Objectives
To develop players' crossing, attacking, and defensive skills in a dynamic and competitive environment.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 10 Players
- 2 Goals
- 6 Bibs
- 40x30 y
Technique Tips
- Crossing: Emphasize accuracy and timing of crosses to maximize scoring opportunities.
- Attacking: Focus on quick decision-making, positioning, and finishing.
- Defending: Encourage strong positioning and quick reactions to crosses and shots.
What the Players Do
Divide the players into 4 teams of 2 players plus goalkeepers. Setup: Position two goals at each end of the 20 x 30-yard area. Crossing Team: One team starts as the crossing team, positioned…2v2+1 (+GK) Technical Game
This is a technical game where players work on positioning, movement and accurate passing aiming to draw defenders away from areas around the penalty area. Triangle and diagonal passing are key to using the overload to beat the defenders
Coaching Objectives
Attack
- Attackers should make the area wide and long, spread out, to make it difficult to defend.
- Passes should be accurate to the partner's favoured leg.
- Move the ball at speed to stop defender recovery.
- Control the ball when receiving with the leg on the far side of the defender so play is faster.
- Body position should be side on so movement is quicker.
- Look for triangles and diagonal passes.
Defence
- Don't follow attacker, work in pairs to press together
- Cover passing lines
- Press to force mistakes and be ready to force dribbling players away from goal.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 11 Players
- 1 Goals
- 2 red 4 blue 4 black Bibs
- 36 x 44 y
What the Players Do
In this 2v2+1 you need back to back penalty areas with a goal and a goalkeeper at one end. Split into teams of two players, so work in pairs with a number 9 that the attacking team use to create…Continue Reading For Free
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