2v2 + 1 to Two Goals
This is a 2v2 + 1 attacking soccer game is played to two goals with a free attacker on the end line between the two goals. This game focuses on playing the ball forward to your target player before going to goal.
2v2+1, Two vs Two Plus One; 2v2 attacking soccer game
This is a 2v2 + 1 attacking soccer game is played to two goals with a free attacker on the end line between the two goals. This game focuses on playing the ball forward to your target player before going to goal.
Drill Setup
- Create a grid approximately 25X40 yards.
- Place two mini-goals on the longer sides of the field.
- Split the team into two groups.
- Place one player from each team as a target player between the goal their team is scoring on.
- The coach should have a supply of balls to the outside of the grid.
Drill Instructions
- The coach begins by playing a ball into one of the two teams.
- The team in possession must keep possession and play a ball to the target player before scoring on one of the two goals.
- If the other team wins possession of the ball, they attack the other set of goals by getting the ball to their target player before scoring a goal.
- Target player should play in one-touch. Allow two-touches depending on the skill level of the target player.
- Taget players should remain off the field and can play along the line or behind the line as long as they stay between the two goals.
- Once the ball is out of play or a goal is scored, the coach will play into one of the two players from either team.
- Players not in the game should position themselves behind their defensive goals ready for the next ball in.
- The game is intended to be fast-paced.
Drill Variations
- Enlarge the field and play a 3v3 or 4v4
Drill Coaching Points
- Attempt to play the target player early.
- Once a ball is played into the target player, both players should make runs off the ball to score from a one-touch shot. However, two touches can be used to score a goal.
- Overlapping runs often help unbalance the defenders.
- The target player is allowed to move along the line between the two goals, but should not join in on the 2v2.
Equipment
- Disc Cones - Mini or Full-Size Disc Cones are a critical piece of equipment that every soccer coach must have in your equipment bag.
- Scrimmage Pinnies/Vests - Scrimmage vests, also called bibs or pinnies, are also another must-have in your soccer coaching equipment bag.
- Soccer Practice or Training Balls - Every player should have a soccer balls at practice to have a successful training session.
- BowNet Goal - 4'x6' BowNet Goal
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