Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Group Tactics - Double Teaming (Start Time: 04-Nov-2015 19:05h)

Warm Up (10 mins)

Set Up -

Mark out a field with cones, eg 25x25 yards

Divide players into pairs (one ball per pair)

Sequence -

Pairs do the following exercises:

-Players juggle anyway they want

-Players juggle as directed (small circle, large circle etc) then pass to their partners

-One player juggles while the other runs two laps of the field as directed (high knees, heel kicks etc) then shows for the ball. The player in the field passes and the two players switch roles and positions

From 1v1 to 2v1 (20 mins)

Set Up:

-Set up one goal with Goalkeeper

-A passer (with ball) stands infront of the goal

-One attacker stands on each wing

-Place two cones infront of the passer with a defender on each one

Sequence:

-The passer passes to A

-A receives the ball and tries to score

-B tries to stop A and win the ball at first, and then, with the help of C

-When the passer passes C starts moving towards B

-B and C double team A

Tips for Defenders:

Defenders have two ways to stop the attacker. Both options are valid; the coach must decide which one is preferable. As a general rule, recommend that the players close to the goal force the attackers outside; players further away should force them inside and double team them face to face.

Option 2 - Close the wing (20 mins)

Advantage:

Defenders create a clear 2v1 situation and can win the ball

Disadvantage:

Attacker dribbles into a dangerous position (possibly with their strong foot) and can shoot if C fails to stay close enough