2v2 Finishing Activity
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 11+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 1 goal with goalie
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- attackers vs. defenders
- play 2v2 inside the grid
- players from both teams around the grid as shown
- on coach’s command a wall player from the attacking team plays the ball in to his teammates who attempt to score a goal
- switch roles only if the defending team clears the ball outside the grid
- if the shot is on target or a goal is scored the attacking team continues to attack
Variation:
- play 3v3 inside the grid
- players on the outside must make a lofted pass to their teammates
- allow the attacking players to combine with their teammates on the outside
- allow the passer to enter grid to create a 3v2 situation
- allow the attacking player on the outside to enter the grid by dribbling to make it a 3v2 situation
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- accurate passes
- quick finish
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- unbalancing the defense
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- delay and channel
- intercept pass
- deny turn
- deny penetration
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
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