2v2 Attacking (Counter Goals)
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal with goalie
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- defenders pass the ball from their goal line to the attackers who come on the field through their cone goals
- attackers (blue) score on goal with goalie
- defenders score by dribbling through cone goals
- play is continuous until ball goes out of bounce or goal is scored
- attackers become defenders next round
Variation:
- attackers only become defenders if they can’t score
- add a third attacker 3v2
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- set up defender
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
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