20 min
6-12 players
Small-sided games

Dynamic small-sided game in 2v1 on 3 mini goals (U11)

Small 2v1 duel game in a reduced space that emphasizes movement work, whether it's the defender's positioning or the runs of the 2 attacking players.

Description

Mark out an area of approximately 20x10m and place 2 mini goals on one width and 1 mini goal on the other width. Form a group of defenders and a group of attacking players, then position the attackers behind the 2 mini goals and the defenders at the mid-line, as shown in the diagram.

The exercis...

Dynamic small-sided game in 2v1 on 3 mini goals

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