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Soccer  
Category: Team Tactics
Type: Game

1 + 2 V 2 + 1







The Game

  • The object of this game is to get the ball from one target, A to the other, B, without losing possession.

  • Each time this is done it is worth one goal.

  • The attacking team keeps this sequence up until possession is lost (ie. they can score many goals in a row).

  • If the ball goes out of bounds, it belongs to the other team.

  • Targets can move back and forth along their line.


Coaching Points

In Attack:

  • Encourages combination play between the two field players

  • Have targets look for the player farthest away.

  • Check away from the ball to create space for yourself, check back for the ball at angles.

  • Receive the ball sideways on when possible.


In Defense:

  • Make attackers play the ball back whenever possible.

  • Keep the play in front of you.

  • Never get flat with each other.

  • Take away options for the attackers, make the play predictable.


Variations

  • Limit target players to one touch.

  • Limit field players to two touches.

  • Do not allow field players to play the ball back to the target they received from.

  • Make field players play it to each other at least once before they make a goal.


Submitted by: Jeff Pill


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