Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Simultaneous 1v1's to 2v2

1v1 to 2v2 (back to pressure)

Two simultaneous 1v1's. When one 1v1 ends you join the other to make it 2v2. This is a good game for 10 or more players.

White team lines up at the yellow cones / blue team lines up at the red cones. When the coach yells "GO" the players all race around the corresponding colored cone. The Attacker runs around the closer cone, while the Defender runs around the furthest cone. The Attacker receives the ball from their GK and then attempts to turn and score on the opponent's goal. This setup should create the situation where the attacker is receiving the ball with a defender tight to them. Once one 1v1 ends (ball goes out of bounds or goal is scored) then you join the other group to make a 2v2.

Compete as teams - White vs. Blue. You can play for time or first to 3 goals wins. Players should rotate every time between attack and defense. Rotate GK's every game.

Coaching Points

• Scan - see the defender approaching (how far away are they? what angle are they approaching from?)
• Hips sideways to defender to create more space
• Strong arm to create space and protect ball
• Positive 1st touch to create separation 
• Turns to beat defender or face up
• Attack minded - get forward, be creative, look to score

1v1 to 2v2 (pressure at front)

Two simultaneous 1v1's to 4 goals. When one 1v1 ends you join the other to make it 2v2. This is a good game for 8 or more players.

When the coach yells "GO" the white and blue players with the ball dribble around the cone and pass to their teammate and then immediately turn around to defend against their opponent. This should create the scenarios where the attacker is receiving the ball with a little bit of space and a defender quickly closing space. Once one 1v1 ends (ball goes out of bounds or goal is scored) then you join the other group to make a 2v2.

Compete as teams - White vs. Blue. You can play for time or first to 3 goals wins. Players should rotate lines after each attempt.