Written by Andy Maciel
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
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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
- 25 Mins
- 13 Players
- 2 Goals
- 3 sets of 3 bibs Bibs
- two-thirds pitch y
What the Players Do
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Coaching Objectives
Attacking
- Create width and depth to spread the opposition defence out
- Use quick passing out to the wings and back into the attacking areas
- Scan shoulders when receiving
- Crosses from the wide players should create shots on goal
- Shoot one touch if possible
- Ready to transition from attack to defence
Transition attack to defence
- In transition players must quickly close down the opposition to prevent quick movement and shots on goal
- Close down to block passing routes
- Don't dive into the tackle.
Defence
- Stay narrow and tight so there are no gaps to play through
- Win 1v1s
- Be first to the second ball from blocked passes or shots
- Counter attack quickly
- Don't lose the player you are marking
Transition Defence to Attack
- Immediately the ball is won see if a shot is on.
- Look forward to see if a teammate is in an advanced position and is able to shoot on goal.
- IF the ball is won movement from team mates is key to keeping possession with a safety pass.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 12 Players
- 2 Goals
- 4 blue 4 red 2 yellow Bibs
- 40 x 35 y
What the Players Do
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