2v2 on a Small Field

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Main point
Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

6 players position themselves in the penalty area as shown in the diagram, and two goals are set up on the end lines with 4 cones at the corners. Two teams of 2 plus goalkeepers are formed. The red player has the ball.

Procedure

The red player has possession and tries either to pass to his teammate or goalkeeper, or to beat the defender in a dribble. The blue players try to win possession and score a goal of their own. Normal rules apply. For the defenders: If the coach instructs man-to-man marking, they must always stay tight to their opponent. If the instruction is to play zonally, they must shift, tuck in, cover, or take over depending on the situation. After one minute, a short break should follow or four new players should enter the field.

Tip

- The defenders try to close down the attacker as early as possible so that the attacker cannot build up speed, and if possible position their bodies between themselves and the attacker with the shoulder forward. - The defender should close off the path to the goal. Stand offset to the side so that the attacker must take the route away from the goal. - Due to the small field, scoring chances constantly arise along with a constant back-and-forth between attack and defence. - The attackers should constantly incorporate feints and one-twos. - 4 cones, 2 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics: Team behavior Player behavior

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Basic Endurance GAT Strength training

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Flexibility Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration: 25 min
Training Set: Main point
Number of Players: 6 - 9 players
Goalkeeper: 2 goalies
Form of Training: Individual training Group training
Exercise level: Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location: Indoor Pitch