2v1 Attacking Activity #2
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Basic Information
Age Group:(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 2 goals with goalies
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- first defender (red) starts out in the grid
- first two players on the blue team attempt to score on the opposing goal in a 2v1 situation
- player who shoots on goal now becomes the defender as shown
- first two players in line for the red team now dribble the ball towards the new defender and
- attempt to score
- repeat sequence
Variation:
- attackers must connect 2 passes before they can score
- set a time limit for the attackers to score
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- accurate passes
- quick finish
- get defender off balance
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
Defending:
- closing down — pressuring opponent
- angle and speed of approach
- delay and channel
- timing and decision to tackle