Soccer 2v2 Each Half # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- play 2v2 in each half
- 2 goalies
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- players must stay in their half
Variations
- vary numbers in each half
- the player who makes a pass into the attacking half may follow it to support the other attackers
- one attacking player is allowed into the defending half to advance the ball into the attacking half
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: vision and anticipation
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Attacking: quick transition
- Attacking: quick finish
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: changing role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
