2 vs 1 with Opponent Behind

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
Training Set Main point
Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

Pitch: Set up two flat markers 10 metres apart. Behind one of the flat markers stand two mini goals side by side, alternatively dribbling goals, 5 metres apart.

Equipment: 2 flat markers, 2 mini goals, balls.

Players: At the flat marker further from the goals stands a player with a ball. At the flat marker nearer the goals stands a team-mate, with an opponent about one metre behind.

Procedure

The team-mate without the ball gives a signal and moves 1 to 2 metres towards the passer.
As soon as this player sets off, the opponent may follow.
The player with the ball passes to the team-mate after the signal.
As the ball is played, the passer also pushes up into the area, so that a 2 vs 1 against the third player is created.
The team with the extra player finishes on one of the two goals.
The players then swap roles.

Scoring: A goal by the team with the extra player earns one point, winning the ball earns the opponent two points.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.

Tip

The team with the extra player should make the game wide as quickly as possible in order to gain an advantage in space.
When closing down the player on the ball, the opponent should make sure to keep the free player in the cover shadow.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Passing

Tactics

Tactics: Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration: 20 min
Training Set: Main point
Number of Players: 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training: Group training Training in pairs
Exercise level: Intermediate
Training Location: Pitch Indoor