5v2 Finishing Practice
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 9+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Attacking, Defending, Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 1x goal with goalie
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 3v2 inside the grid plus two attackers on the flanks
- the server passes to the two defenders who keep possession until the three attackers win the ball
- next the attackers must play wide (wingers) then forward before they can score
Variation:
- add a defender
- limit number of touches
- attackers can only score off a cross by a winger
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quality of preparation touch
- quick finish
- unbalancing the defense
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept pass (deny turn, deny penetration)
- tracking (recovery runs etc.)
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
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