Passing and receiving

Try to play one touch but when a bad pass is made players can us an extra touch or control with the help of the other foot. The speed of pass will effect the receiving of the ball, too hard and it will be harder to control with one pass, too soft and the drill will be too slow.

If the speed of the ball is wrong the chances of losing the ball are much greater and so this is one of the key elements to the drill, making sure the ball is moving at a good pace. Make sure the passes are not in the air as this will make it harder to control

Try not to correct the players during play as this again slows play down and does not allow for self correction. It is important that you correct any problems during a break

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2v2+1 Positioning Game

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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…

Battle For Possession In 2v2

Keeping possession in smaller groups is important during matches when sometimes pairs of players get isolated and need to protect the ball.

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Coaching Objectives

This is a technical drill that has players passing using good first touch, combination skills and shielding skills. Defending players use pressing and blocking.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
12 Players
2 Bibs
18 yard diameter circle y

What the Players Do

Two pairs of players battle it out in the centre of the circle trying to keep possession, the other players stand around the circle on the outside and the pairs can use the outside players to help…

2v2+4 Game Agility

Agility is vital for physical performance especially in youth players who have spent time without doing physical work. It is linked to speed of play and match fitness and the ability to turn at speed and use bursts of speed to help beat players

Coaching Objectives

In this competitive game players must use movement and finding space to keep possession of the ball and make it easier to create passing lanes. Players need a high level of agility to compete.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
8 Players
2 x 2 bibs Bibs
20 x 20 y

What the Players Do

This drill is focused on using the space in and around the centre circle. Create a square around the centre circle and play a 2v2 in the central areas with four players – one on each side of the…

Session Overview 1/5

1.

2v2+1 Positioning Game
Creating triangles and keeping possession in small…
2.

Battle For Possession In 2v2
Keeping possession in smaller groups is important…
3.

2v2+4 Game Agility
Agility is vital for physical performance especially in…

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Working with 2v2

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.

FREE to Watch

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

Technique Tips

What the Players Do

Battle For Possession In 2v2

Keeping possession in smaller groups is important during matches when sometimes pairs of players get isolated and need to protect the ball.

FREE to Watch

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

2v2+4 Game Agility

Agility is vital for physical performance especially in youth players who have spent time without doing physical work. It is linked to speed of play and match fitness and the ability to turn at speed and use bursts of speed to help beat players

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

Session Overview 1/5

2v2+1 Positioning Game

Battle For Possession In 2v2

2v2+4 Game Agility

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