15 min
6-12 players
Tactical
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles
Ideal drill to train your players on 2v2 and basic tactical principles (to draw a defender, support, and off-the-ball runs for attackers, and pressuring the ball carrier and defensive cover for defenders).
Description
Set up a field of 40m x 35m (the penalty area + an adjacent area of equivalent size). Form 3 teams of 2 players (blue, red, and yellow). Place the blue team in front of the goal, the red team in the second half of the field, and the yellow team beyond the line opposite the goal line. Place a goa...
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