Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — 1v1 into 2v2
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
1v1 into 2v2
6–14 players · U11-U12 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 15 mins
1v1 into 2v2
- be brave face the defender and take him on. fast feet can you put the defender off bal-ance? Relax on the shot areas of the goal to hit, can you turn? What is the best way to receive the ball?
- Defenders
- When playing against two attackers you should try to hold the line, What stance should you take?
- player1 can join in and offer support from behind, he is not allowed to run past the attackers?
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop 1v1 into 2v2
- Reward the theme with the scoring system.
- Protect transition moments both ways.
- Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Game · 17 mins
Drill 3 — game for 1v1 into 2v2
- Find moments for 1v1 into 2v2.
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.