2 vs 1: Pass, losing your marker and positioning
Goal
Equipment
- 8 markers
- Balls
- 1 vest
Preparation
- Playing Area: 12x4 meters / 13x4 yd
- Players: 3
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Series: 3 of 4 minutes each with 1 minute of active recovery inbetween series
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
|---|---|
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Useful drill to train passes, losing your marker and positioning for young soccer players. |
Creating space, Transition, 1v1, Passing, 1v1 attacking, Body shape, Intercepting, Feints and tricks, Losing your marker, Pass, Positioning, Intercepting, 1 versus 1, 2 versus 1, Transitions |
Organization
Create three squares of 4x4 meters using markers. Place one player inside each square. Give a ball to one of the external players.
Description
- External players have to pass the ball with quick low shots avoiding that the central player intercept it
- If the central player intercept it, they attack the player who lost the ball trying to take the ball beyond the lateral side of the square
- If the central player exits the square they swap role with the player that made the mistake
- Free ball touches
Variations
- Perform the drill with 3 ball touches max
- Perform the drill with 2 ball touches max
Coaching Points
- Pay attention to how passes are performed and how the ball is controlled
- When players have 2 ball touches max, pay attention to ball control
- Right timing to play and then recover
