4v2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups of 6
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- 4 attackers versus 2 defenders
- attackers start with the ball at their end line and attempt to dribble across the defender’s end line
- if a defender wins the ball he switches roles with the attacker who touched the ball last
Variation:
- play 3v1 in multiple grids
- no forward passes allowed
- players must take a maximum of 3 touches
- attackers must stop the ball dead on defender’s end line
- attackers and defenders switch roles every 2-3 minutes
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- decision making
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- setting up defender
- protecting the ball
- vision
Defending:
- delay and channel
- timing and decision to tackle
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept pass
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
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