Written by Dave Clarke
2v2+1 Positioning Game
Creating triangles and keeping possession in small groups is more difficult but it helps players to be more creative in the tight areas of the pitch.
Coaching Objectives
Good passing technique and ball skills are key in a 3v2 where the pressure is on players receiving and passing in such a small overload.
Play takes place within the area.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 9 Players
- 3 Bibs
- 10 x 20 y
What the Players Do
Play a 2v2 in the area plus a magic man who plays for the team in possession. Using triangles and interlink passing, shielding the ball and quickly recover the ball when it is lost. The team without…Battle For Possession In 2v2
Keeping possession in smaller groups is important during matches when sometimes pairs of players get isolated and need to protect the ball.
Coaching Objectives
This is a technical drill that has players passing using good first touch, combination skills and shielding skills. Defending players use pressing and blocking.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 12 Players
- 2 Bibs
- 18 yard diameter circle y
What the Players Do
Two pairs of players battle it out in the centre of the circle trying to keep possession, the other players stand around the circle on the outside and the pairs can use the outside players to help…2v2+4 Game Agility
Agility is vital for physical performance especially in youth players who have spent time without doing physical work. It is linked to speed of play and match fitness and the ability to turn at speed and use bursts of speed to help beat players
Coaching Objectives
In this competitive game players must use movement and finding space to keep possession of the ball and make it easier to create passing lanes. Players need a high level of agility to compete.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 8 Players
- 2 x 2 bibs Bibs
- 20 x 20 y