2 v 2 with support players

Equipment
  • Markers
  • 4 vests (3 of one color, 1 of a different one)
  • 4 mini-goals
  • Balls
Preparation
  • Playing Area: 12-15x18-20 meters / 13-16x20-22 yards
  • Players: 7
  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Series: 1
2 v 2 with support players

Summary

Small-sided game for young players that trains rapid action development through unmarking movements in support and in depth.

Organization

Create a playing area measuring 18-20x12-15 meters/20-22x13-16 yards. Place two mini goals on both short sides of the field. Two teams of two players each line up inside the field, plus one neutral player (J). Each team has a goalkeeper positioned between their two mini goals, who plays as the low vertex.

Description

  • A 2 v 2 game is played plus a neutral player, with the goalkeeper actively participating in the game as a low support, allowing for constant numerical superiority during possession
  • The team in possession can count on the neutral player in the central area to maintain control and develop the game
  • The exercise trains goalkeepers to experience dynamic gameplay, improving their active participation in build-ups and managing possession
  • The aim of the game is to score in one of the opponent's goals

Rules

  • Throw-ins from the sidelines and from the end line are always taken by the goalkeeper

Variations

  1. You can only score through a mini goal after at least three consecutive passes without interception

Coaching Points

  • Unmarking in support and in depth
  • Quick recovery of possession
  • Rapid development of attacking play
  • Use of support player and management of ball possession
  • Technical skills in passing, control, and dribbling
  • Dribbling and passing opponents in tight spaces
  • Useful postures for the game
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