2v1 Attacking
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 4 teams
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies optional
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- on coach’s command one player from each team attempts to dribble a ball from the middle of the grid back to his/her corner
- each player who gets a ball to his/her corner with control is awarded a point
- next group of players repeats sequence
Variation:
- play with three teams only
- player who gets his/her ball back first gets an extra point
- player who beats defender with move successfully gets an extra point
- vary the number of balls in the middle to make it easier/harder
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
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