Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Small Sided: 2v1 into 2v2

2v1 into 2v2 (15 mins)

Organization:

1. 20x15 grid set up as shown (grid size is based on ability and size of players)

2. Separate players into two teams

3. Multiple balls

Instructions:

1. Player C passes the ball into Player A. Once the ball is received Player C can step on to the field to play defense creating a 2v1 situation.

2. Once the ball has been shot, Player D dribbles the ball onto the field creating a 2v2 situation against Player A & B.

3. Play is concluded once the ball is out of play or a goal has been scored.

4. Players continue this rotation for an allotted amount of time or reps. Once completed, teams switch sides and begin playing again.

Coaching Points:

1. 1st Attacker to commit defender to the ball

2. 2nd attacker to offer support for combination either in front, to the side or behind

3. Angle and distance of 2nd attacker

4. Decision making of each player

5. Combination selection

6. Timing of combination

7. 1st attacker uses 2nd attacker to combine or as a decoy

8. Play at speed

Progressions:

1. Add a goal for players to shot into