20 min
10-24 players
Small-sided games
Canada: Continuous High-Intensity 3v2 with Attacking-Defensive Rotations
A continuous finishing circuit inspired by Canada's 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation as host nation, ideal for working on finishing under numerical superiority, defensive communication while outnumbered, and maintaining intensity over time.
Description
Mark out a small-sided pitch with 2 large goals facing each other, each defended by a goalkeeper. Position 2 fixed players (one per team) at opposite ends of the pitch (left side and right side). Place 2 duos near each goalpost, one player per post, with a ball supply.
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