2v2 With Gates

Summary

This Is a great competitive drill that focuses on finding and creating space on offense and then on defense when clearing the ball. 

Tags

3v3Anticipation & RecognitionBeginnerClearingFundamental Team Offense & DefenseGame - Live PlayIntermediateMen’s LacrosseSmall Area GamesU10U12U14U8Women’s Lacrosse

SET UP

The game is a small sized half field.  Put players in 2 teams, and start as a 2 v 2. The team on offense must score on the goalie, while the defense has to clear the ball through certain areas of the field, in between cones. Start the game with a live 2 v 2 ground ball. Each team can score a point, ether on goalie or through clearing points. Flip teams after 1 minute

PRINCIPLES & COACHING POINTS

  • On offense, find open space to create scoring opportunities 
  • On defense, find space to clear the ball and get points. 

PROGRESSIONS

  • Add players and make 3v3, 4v4, etc..
  • If no goalies, both uses cones for scoring. 

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