Team A (attackers) has 6 players (three in each field, and team B has four (two on each field) each round starts with a 3v2 in one of the fields. attackers must pass across the fre
Copy the pitch picture as closely as numbers allow.
Protect ball-rolling time; intervene in natural stoppages.
Use STEP live if challenge or success tips too far.
Session flow
8m
18m
18m
16m
5m
Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up rondo — 3v2 + 3v2 on two goals each.
8:00
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching points
Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
High ball rolling from the first minute.
Progressions
Add directional constraints.
Regressions
Reduce pressure / enlarge space.
Whole game · 18 mins
Conditioned game — 3v2 + 3v2 on two goals each.
18:00
Directional game with a condition that makes 3v2 + 3v2 on two goals each. the easiest path to success. Multi-ball restarts.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; bibs.
Coaching points
Recognise when 3v2 + 3v2 on two goals each. is on.
In possession: create and use space.
Out of possession: organise early.
Progressions
Tighten space or add a scoring bonus for the theme.
Regressions
Add a neutral / bounce player.
Part practice · 18 mins
3v2 + 3v2 on two goals each.
18:00
Team A (attackers) has 6 players (three in each field, and team B has four (two on each field) each round starts with a 3v2 in one of the fields. attackers must pass across the free zone to their teammates in the other field, while defenders can cross the zone.
Remove opposition or enlarge the area to restore success.
Game · 16 mins
Transfer game — 3v2 + 3v2 on two goals each.
16:00
Open or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from 3v2 + 3v2 on two goals each..
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch and numbers.
Coaching points
Catch them being good when the theme appears.
Manage challenge vs success live.
Progressions
Remove all conditions.
Regressions
Reintroduce the theme condition for 3 minutes.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
5:00
Players share one learning from the session against the intention.
Organisation: Team huddle.
Coaching points
Link back to Four Corners and next session.
Related drills
1v0, 1v1,2v1,2v2 etc
Setup:
2 goals facing each other around 20yds
Objective:
Transition speed
Challenges:
- Starts with a player shooting into an empty goal
Player from opposite team then now enters and makes it 1v1
Next player enters making it 2v2
Same again for 2v2
Game continues until all players are on pitch
Coaching points:
- Defensive principles – side on, recover quickly, press and cover, good communication
- Encourage quick counter attacks
1v0, 1v1,2v1,2v2 etc
Numbers:
Aims: Scanning, 1v1, Reactions Decision making
Size: 2 squares
Players: 6-8
2 teams, each player assigned a number.
When number is called it is 1v1, 2v2 or 3v3 in the middle into the small goals
Numbers Game 1v1, 2v2, 3v3
Numbers:
Aims: Scanning, 1v1, Reactions Decision making
Size: 2 squares
Players: 6-8
2 teams, each player assigned a number.
When number is called it is 1v1, 2v2 or 3v3 in the middle into the small goals
Numbers Game 1v1, 2v2, 3v3
Setup:
2 goals facing each other around 25yds
Objective:
1v1
Challenges:
X passes to O
Immediately press making a 1v1
O tries to score
Swap places after 1v1
Coaching points:
- Defensive principles – side on, recover quickly, press and cover, good communication
- Change of pace, direction, feints.
1v1