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2v2 or 1v1 - Get Outta Here
This drill is a very fast paced 2v2 game that focuses on aspects of the small sided game such as dribbling, passing, and scoring.
Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson
Drill Info:
This is for ages U10, U12.  It is best ran with at least 2 players but no more than 16 players. The drill should be ran approximately 0  on a small field. The coach will also make sure they have the following equipment: cones, .

 

Setup:
Setup a 25 x 15 yard grid with a small goal at each end, play 2v2. You can adjust the size of the field based on the skill level of the players.

Instructions:
The coach stands on the touchline with a supply of ball and a small line of players on each side. The coach plays a ball in and the first person from each line plays 2v2. If a player scores they stay on and the other person leaves. A ball is immediately played back into the game. If the ball goes out of bounds both players are “outta there.”

This should be a very fast paced game.

Variations:
  • You can start with a 1v1 before progressing to the 2v2.
  • Progress to a 3v3
  • Limit touches to encourage passing.
  • Enforce limitations such as beating a player before passing to encourage players taking on defenders.


Coaching Points:

Promote good small group passing, early support, good skills to beat defenders and taking shots.



Focus:
Technical Dribbling, Technical Passing, Technical Shooting, Technical Receiving, Technical Turning, Technical Aggressiveness, Technical Shielding, Technical Deceptive Moves, Tactical Defending, Tactical Attacking, Tactical Support

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