2v2 Tournament
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 8 teams of two
- each grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- 2v2 tournament in each grid
- game time (2-3 min.)
- teams score by dribbling across opponents goal line with control
- winner is promoted to next higher division
- loser is relegated to next lower division
Variation:
- play 1v1, 3v3
- teams score stopping the ball dead on opponents goal line
- touch restriction in first two divisions
- no forward passes allowed
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- setting up defender
- protecting the ball
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept passes
- track recovery runs
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
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