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WHY USE IT

There are so many 2v1 situations in a game; the more you can replicate it in training, the better.

set up

Lots of 5m x 8m boxes and balls, plus cones for larger boxes.

HOW TO PLAY

Activity: Two attackers, back-to-back, start with a ball, with a defender in the middle of the box. The players run to the line in front of them and then turn to attack and defend. Move to full contact quickly. Rotate the players between boxes for different challenges.

Development: Add a wide box behind the original box. Repeat the 2v1 challenges, but add one player to each side. These players must run round a corner of one of the boxes, arriving to support as the 2v1 progresses.

Game situation: Your team need to create 2v1 situations and then execute them. In this game of 5v3, both the attack and defence enter a box from the same side, run to a cone in the middle, and then split off to run round a corner before entering the box. The groups can split in any configuration. Move the middle cone around to offer different challenges.

coaching points

• Ball carriers: Move quickly and change angles to interest defenders.
• Supporters: Hold your runs before committing yourself at pace.
• Defenders: Close down the space for the ball carrier.

ACTIVITY

1. Two attackers and a defender line up, back-to-back

2. They race to the line, turn and play

DEVELOPMENT

1. Add in another defender, who runs to the back of a larger box

2. Add in another attacker who supports from the back of the smaller box

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GAME SITUATION

1. Three defenders play against five attackers

2. The attackers and defenders can split in any way they like, but must run to a corner