OVERVIEW:

Setup a 40 yards x 30 yards area and divide into two pitches with a single goal on each pitch which are diagonally opposite one anoth- er. One defender starts on each pitch with players in pairs with a ball at the bottom of the pitch. They try to score by combining or going alone against the defender 2 v 1. If the defender wins the ball back, they run it over the start line to score. The pairs then move onto the next pitches starting point to take on the next defender. Rotate the defenders after two minutes. Another variation is for the defender to be replaced each time with one of the pairs staying on the pitch and the defender becoming an attacker next time.

COACHING POINTS:

Decision Making, Staying On The Ball, Movement & Support, Combination Play

PROGRESSSIONS:

Add an extra defender and attacker to make a 3 v 2 overload situation making sure the area size allows for this.

REGRESSION:

Play without the ball, with players simply having to get to the other side without being tagged by the defender.