Soccer 2v2 Tournament Training Drill
Setup
- 8 teams of two
- each grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- 2v2 tournament in each grid
- game time (2-3 min.)
- teams score by dribbling across opponents goal line with control
- winner is promoted to next higher division
- loser is relegated to next lower division
Variations
- play 1v1, 3v3
- teams score stopping the ball dead on opponents goal line
- touch restriction in first two divisions
- no forward passes allowed
Coaching Points
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Attacking: change of direction and speed
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: setting up defender
- Attacking: protecting the ball
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept passes
- Defending: track recovery runs
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
