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2v2 Plus Two

Players Required: 
8
Balls Required: 
1
Goals Required: 
0

Set Up:

The teams play 2v2 with two teammates stationed on opposite sides of the field. Players on the outside are limited to two touches. To score, the teams must advance the ball from one side of the field to the other without losing possession. After a score, the teams change the direction of the attack, going east to west as opposed to going north to south, and vice versa. Also, the players on the outside switch with their teammates on the inside after each score.

Coaching Points:

1.  Check away from the ball to create space to run back into.

2.  Play the ball backwards as opposed to forcing the ball forwards and turning right into the defender.

3.  Look for fast transitions whenever you win or lose possession.

Progressions:

1.  Play 3v3 with one player on the sideline. The outside player can use both end lines to score.