Set Up
Create a small area 10×10 or so, with 2 goals in the middle back to back. You can use smaller goals if you have, and don’t necessarily need goalies. Split the players up into 2 teams, and line up on sideline. The game starts with coach rolling a live ground ball in, and the winning team must try and score a goal on their opponents net. Once there is a dead ball, goal, our ball out of play, coach will roll a 2nd ball in for the same 2 players for another rep. Do 3-5 reps then change with new players starting from the sideline.
Coaching Points and Principles
- Groundball – Players should be working hard to win the ground ball, accelerating and running away from pressure.
- Defense – Focus on containment, don’t let the offensive player get to the middle of the field
- Offense – Use dodges and deception to win your 1v1 battle!
- Conditioning – a great workout for with multiple reps
Progressions
- Play 2v2
- Add in constraints or shooting areas
