
2v1 Game
Objective:
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To encourage passing, dribbling and shooting where the attacking team has an extra player (2 vs. 1).
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To teach defenders how to contain when outnumbered.
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Target:
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To outscore the opposition.

Organization
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Make the goal four yards wide, and create a play area 25 yards by 15 yards.
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Put in goal box 4-yards out from the goal line.
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Several balls should be kept at the back of the goals.
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Two teams of 4 (or 5 or 6).
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Teams alternate as the defending and attacking team.
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The attacking team has two attackers and no goalkeeper.
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The defending team has one field player and a goalkeeper (who must stay in the goal box).
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Start the game at the goal line with the lone defender outside the goal box.
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Play continues until a goal is scored or the ball goes out of play or the defending goalkeeper has the ball in his or her hands.
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Encourage the shorthanded team to score if they gain possession, even though the other team has a manpower advantage, as there will be an empty net opportunity.
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Restart the game at the other end, as the former defending team now becomes the attackers.
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Use a rotation system that produces equal time both as a field player and a goalkeeper and equal time on and off the field.
Teaching
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Team with two outfield players
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Encourage the player in possession to look at the two options - pass the ball or keep it.
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Pass to teammate with pace and accuracy, and use teamwork to score.
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For the player not in possession, support teammate by being visible.
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Team with one outfield player
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Works with the goalkeeper to deny shooting space.
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If the lone field player intercepts or wins the ball he/she should look to dribble forward quickly to score.
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Progressions
U10 Progressions
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This is a first-time, stand-alone activity and is not repeated in the U11 & U12, but you should consider substituting it for other activities as 2 vs. 1 attacking and defending situations are very important in soccer.
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As they become familiar with the game the players will increase their own intensity.
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Consider using the same game, but in a 3 vs. 2 format.