Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2v2 - attacking

2v2

2v2

- Balls start with the GK always.

- GK passes the ball out to the attacking players (blues)

- 2x attacking blues press and try to score against the 2 defenders

- Defenders are to score in the small goals if they again possession

- Once the attacking blues have scored or lost possession they are in line next to be the next defenders

- The current defenders are to run around the goals at the top, then the GK passes the next ball to begin play.

- The waiting defenders are now in play to press the new attackers.

Progression

- Introduce an extra attacker to be 3v2

- Take away one small goal

- Ball to start with the attackers

Coaching Points Attacker

- Move forward quickly

- Attacking player without the ball to find the space

- Movement on & off the ball is important

- Create a second angle as soon as you have played the ball

- Get shots off whenever possible

- Communication

Coaching Points Defender

- Press quickly and high

- Show the player in possession away from the danger zone (goal/other player)

- Show the player in possesion back or out (away from goal)

- When gained possession, break quickly

- Communication