Setup
Coaches place 2 goals about 4 meters apart apart facing inward on each goal
line. We always use 2 goals per goal line such it is difficult for a team
of 3 players to dedicate one player to be "the goalie". It also forces players
to always make a decision to kick to the left or right mini-goal.
Coaches look for intensity in the drill.
There should be a sprint to the ball from both players.
It is important for the players to run back and reset quickly. When players
do not reset quickly enough, we can introduce a forcing function
where the next team can only step on the field once the previous player runs
past the team's goal line. The next ball is introduced to the first team
to send their next player on the field.
We ask players to introduce balls to increase the number of touches, but when
the intensity is not there, coaches should step in to introduce balls quickly,
so there is no downtime.
1v1 Face off
With 2 teams of 3 players, we have 2 players of each team lining up on
their respective goal line, and one player on the sideline at the half-field
mark.
The player on the sideline from each team alternatively introduces a ball
to the middle of the field. Player at the goal line stand with one foot on
the goal line. When the ball is introduced, first player to the ball is
the striker. Second player is the defender.
The striker must quickly find a scoring opportunity by using a minimum number
of fakes and feints to create enough space, and take a shot. A shot in goal
wins a point.
A defender that get possession of the ball, or prevents the striker to shoot
for 10s, wins a point.
The game reset when a player scores, or the ball goes out of bounds.
Once the sources of balls have dried up, players rotate so a new player
from each team is standing on the sideline to introduce balls.
Technical elements the drill works on:
- dribbling, fakes and feints, striking the ball
- tackling and intercepting the ball
1v1 Shield, turn and shoot
Both teams form a line of 2 players in front of a mini-goal on the same goal
line. The third player stand between the goals on the same goal line, and
alternatively introduces balls to the middle of the field.
First player to the ball is the striker. Second player is the defender.
The striker must shield the ball, turn and shoot to a goal with 10s. A shot
on goal wins a point.
A defender that get possession of the ball, or prevents the striker to turn
for 10s, wins a point.
The game reset when a player scores, or the ball goes out of bounds.
Once the sources of balls have dried up, players rotate so a new player
from each team introduces balls.
Technical elements the drill works on:
- shielding, turning
- fakes and feints, striking the ball
- tackling and intercepting the ball
2v2 Wall pass
Each team has 2 players standing in front of a mini-goal on their goal line.
The third player stands between the mini-goals on the opposite goal line.
One team has their 2 players enter the field with the ball. They must first
pass to the third player before attempting to score. The 3rd player cannot
enter the field and must pass the ball back with one touch.
The opposite team has their 2 players enter the field as defenders. When
defenders recover the ball, roles switch. Idem, there must be wall pass
to the 3rd player before attempting to score.
The game reset when a player scores, or the ball goes out of bounds.
Once the sources of balls have dried up, players rotate so a new player
from each team introduces balls.
Video: FC Bayern 2v2 Drills
2v2 wall pass - start one behind the other
3v3 Pressing
2 attacking players line up to the outside of mini-goals on a goal line.
3 defending players line up on the same goal line. The 3rd attacking player
lines up between the mini-goals on the opposite goal line with a ball.
There must be at least one pass between attacking players before a shot
can be attempted. When defenders recover the ball, roles switch. There
is no restrictions on the number of passes before defenders can score.
The game reset when a player scores, or the ball goes out of bounds.
Technical elements the drill works on:
6v6 Pressing
We add 6 cones to the 2x2 minigoals setup to split the playing field
in 4 rectangular zones side-by-side with the mini-goals on the side
of the outside rectangles.
Each team of 3 players occupies a rectangle, and passes the ball between
them within that rectangle.
When the coach identifies a rectangle, that team must scores within
the mini-goals in the opposite half field. The team in the same half of the
field also plays as attacking players. Both teams in the oppposite half
of the field are defending.
When defenders recover the ball, roles switch.
The game reset when a player scores, or the ball goes out of bounds.
Variations
- coach identifies rectangle shouting "blue", "red", "yellow", "orange"
- coach identifies rectangle by showing a jersey up in the air
Technical elements the drill works on: