Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): COVID FOOSBALL 2v2 (4 Zone Game)

2v2 - 4 zone (25 mins)

Improve the build up from our own half in order to move the ball into the opponent’s half

OBJECTIVE: To pass or dribble the ball forward

ORGANIZATION : 4 Zones 10 wide by 8 yards long. Attacker A players the ball Attacker B while both Defenders try to intercept the ball or block passing lines. 2 points for a low pass through the defenders

- 2 points for a high pass over the defenders, however more advanced players may make use of this too easily, so can change to 1 point. Passes must be controlled within their area to score an attacking point.

VARIATIONS- Add Goals, gates, targets for the defenders to get the ball into when they win the ball, or add Space behind final zone and 1 GK to defend 2 goals. LINK Field set up to favor the Key Qualities of the training focus.

PLAYER ACTIONS: Spread out, Pass/dribble forward, Support the attack

KEY WORDS: Opening, Connect, Take space, Help.

GUIDED QUESTIONS: 1. How do we create an opening? 2. When do you pass forward to connect with a teammate? 3. How can you help the teammate with the ball? 4. When do you dribble forward?

ANSWERS: 1. By spreading out. 2. When you have opening to pass through. 3. Support him/her by creating passing options. 4. When you have an opening and or space in front.

Note - First break: Coach asks questions; players do not answer but play to discover them. Second break: Coach asks questions and players share the answers.

Improve the build up from our own half in order to move the ball into the opponent’s half

OBJECTIVE: To pass or dribble the ball forward into the opponent’s half.

KEY WORDS: Get wide, Pass or Dribble, Help.

GUIDED QUESTIONS: 1. Why do you spread out? 2. What do you need to do to create of find

openings? 3. When can you pass or dribble forward? 4. Why do you help the player with the ball? ANSWERS: 1. To create openings. 2. You need to either pass or dribble the ball. 3. When you have an

opening. 4. To provide him/her with support.

Note – Switch to Less Challenging if this activity is too difficult or to More Challenging if it is too easy.