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Practice games

1v1 Then 2v2

Also called Transitions

Attacks build from 1v1 to 2v2, with the coach serving each ball.

Practice 13 min 4 to 8 players Half pitch 2016 to 2017

Win It, Keep It, Score Work hard

At a glance

  • 20 by 30 grid, a goal at each end, no keepers. A blue pair by the bottom goal and a yellow pair by the top, and the coach serves.
  • Blue attack the top goal. The coach serves to one blue, who plays 1v1 against one yellow.
  • When that attack ends (goal, ball out, defender wins it), the coach serves again and the other two join: 2v2.
  • Then yellow attack the bottom goal: 1v1, then 2v2. A grid for every 4 children.
  • Progress 1: Defenders who win the ball can score at the other goal: play on until a goal or the ball goes out.
  • Progress 2: First-time finish only: every shot is your first touch.

If it's not working: Serve gently into the attacker's feet.

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One grid, with a goal at each end. A blue pair waits by the bottom goal and attacks the top one; a yellow pair waits by the top goal and attacks the bottom one. The coach serves the first ball to a blue attacker, who goes 1v1 against a yellow defender. When that attack ends the coach serves again and the other blue and yellow come on to make it 2v2. Then yellow go the same way.

Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks

Set up

  • Mark a grid of about 20 by 30 with a goal at each end. No keepers.
  • A blue pair waits by the bottom goal and attacks the top one. A yellow pair waits by the top goal and attacks the bottom one.

Balls, bibs, cones and 2 goals. A grid about 20 by 30. Four players per grid, two a team; with 8, run two grids and the coach serves into each in turn.

How to play

  • The coach serves the first ball to one blue, who plays 1v1 against one yellow, attacking the top goal.
  • When the attack ends (a goal, the ball out, or the defender wins it), the coach serves again and the other blue and yellow join: 2v2.
  • Then yellow go: the same build, attacking the bottom goal.

Keeping everyone moving

Teams of 2 and a grid for every 4 children, so you're only ever one go from the ball.

Make it easier

  • Serve the ball gently into the attacker's feet, so the first touch is easy.
  • Stay at 1v1 for a few goes before adding the 2v2.

Make it harder, step by step

  1. Defenders who win the ball can score at the other goal: play on until a goal or the ball goes out.
  2. First-time finish only: every shot is your first touch.

Three things to say

  • Look up: how many of us, how many of them?
  • Attack fast.
  • Defenders: close down, slow down.

Colts habit

Work hard: defend at once when the numbers change.

Both feet

Finish with the practice foot.

Heads up

Count who is on before you attack.

The Colts change: Teams of 2 and a grid for every 4 children, so you're only ever one go from the ball. Keepers only if a child would like to go in: shots from 8 m and below the waist.

Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading. If a keeper is used, follow the academy keeper safety rules for the age group.