Steven Killeen
| Name: | Steven Killeen |
|---|---|
| City: | Mississauga |
| Country: | Canada |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Small-sided games to build on 1v1 change of directions exercises.

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Organization:
-see diagram for set-up and equipment
-3 areas approx. 15x10 yards
-starts with attackers with the ball & play 2v2, but defending team must drop one player
back to act as GK, creating 2v1.
-If defenders gain possession, they become attackers and opponents have to drop 1
player back to goal, reversing the 2v1 situation
-players rotate around different areas to experience challenges.
Key Points:
-when is a good time to dribble or pass?
-how can you take advantage of the extra player when attacking?
-how can communication help us when we attack?
-why is our movement without the ball important?

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
Organization:
-see diagram for set-up and equipment
-area approx. 20x30 yards
-4v4 with 4 supporting players
-rotate teams frequently
Key Points:
-when is a good time to dribble or pass?
-how can you take advantage of the extra player when attacking?
-how can communication help us when we attack?
-why is our movement without the ball important?
-why is quick transition important in the game?
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1v1 (15 mins)
Organization:
-see diagram for set-up and equipment
-2 areas approx. 15x10 yards (adapt for age/ability/numbers)
-1v1 small-sided game
-start game with 1 player passing to opponent, and attack 1v1
-attempt to score in opposition goal, if defender wins ball, can score in other net
Key Points:
-how can you use changes of speed and direction to beat defender?
-why does dribbling wide of the net make it harder to score?
-can you use lots of different moves?