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20 min
12-14 players
Tactical

2v2 Drill Starting from a 6v6

By requiring your players to only play 2v2 on half the field, this excellent drill allows them to calmly apply basic tactical principles: to draw a defender, support, and off-the-ball runs for the attackers, and closing down the ball carrier and defensive cover for the defenders.

Description

Divide half the field into 3 vertical zones using cones. With 2 poles, set up a goal on the halfway line, opposite the regular goal. Form 2 teams of 7 players, including one goalkeeper per team. Place 2 players from each team in each of the 3 vertical zones. Provide a ball.

Each team must score ...

2v2 Drill Starting from a 6v6

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