Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2v2 Transition game

2v2 game (10 mins)

Set Up:

Mark with cones (red), an area approx. the size of an 18yd box (18x44m)

Mark central line with cones (blue)

2 mini goals, one at each end (could also be setup as a 4 goal game, or end zone game)

Balls start at one end

Instructions:

(2v2 game)

Players split into 2 teams, and line up at both ends, behind the goals.

One players plays a ball into the other half, and then runs forward to defend with a second defender

2 receiving players com into the area to receive the ball

Receiving players must get the ball over the halfway (blue) line, before scoring in EITHER goal to get 1 point for their team

If the 'passing team' win the ball and score, their points worth 2 points for their team

Everyone has a turn, before switching ends and scores are announced 

Variation/Progression:

Option to make the game 3v2 or overload as needed

4 goal game option

End zone game option

Key Coaching Points:

Take space with speed

Don't dive in

Make off the ball runs

Player Coaching Points:

Change your speed

Call the ball

Use individual skill to beat someone 1v1

Create space by getting out wide

Pressure/Cover positions in defence