Set up a field of 20Y x 15Y and divide the group into two teams. 

The attackers stand next to both posts of one goal, the defenders stand next to the goal posts of the other goal.  The defenders start with the ball.

One defender dribbles the ball onto the field, makes a 1v1 move and passes the ball to one of the two attackers.  The 2v2 starts. 

The turn ends when a goal is scored, or the ball goes wide 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:

• Dribbling technique.

• 1v1 moves.

• Passing technique. 

• Shooting technique.

 

Attacking

• Keep the field wide. 
• Go for 1v1 move or pass?
• Creative runs, overlaps, give and go.
• Finishing. 
• Value the ball.

 

 

Defending

• 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.
• The second defender gives cover to the first defender. 
• The first defender can force the ball to the sides or to towards the other second defender. 
• 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.
• Win the ball back at the right moment. 

 

Transition Attacking to Defending

• Try to win the ball back as quickly as possible.  5-Second Rule. 
• Run to the player with the ball.
• Run after the player with the ball. 
• Make the field small together. 
• Protect the goal. 
• Block shots.

 

Transition Defending to Attacking

• Explode and quickly dribble forward or pass forward. 
• Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible. 
• Keep ball possession.