2v1 with Keepers
2v1 small-sided game, decision-making, attacking, defending, goalkeeping
2V1 SMALL-SIDED GAME, DECISION-MAKING, ATTACKING, DEFENDING, GOALKEEPING
Drill Quick Glance
Drill Objective
Develops attacking players' ability to exploit numerical advantages in a 2v1 situation. Encourages defenders to delay and disrupt play while improving goalkeeper distribution and decision-making.
2v1 with Keepers
2v1 small-sided game, decision-making, attacking, defending, goalkeeping
A continuous 2v1 game with keepers that reinforces attacking decision-making, defensive positioning, and quick transitions between roles.
Drill setup- Create a 30x15-yard field with a 4x6-yard goal on each end line.
- If no goal is available, use training sticks, cones, or markers to set the goal width.
- Divide players into two teams with alternate color jerseys.
- Each team defends one goal and attacks the other.
- Goalkeepers start in goal for each team.
- Play begins with a 2v1 attack in favor of the attacking team.
- If the ball goes out of bounds, possession is awarded to the first player to reach the ball.
- Players restart with either a kick-in or dribble-in from the sideline.
- The goalkeeper restarts play if the ball crosses the end line.
- After a goal is scored or the ball goes out of play three times, new players rotate into the game.
- Alternate the roles of attackers and defenders to ensure all players experience both attacking and defending in 2v1 situations.
- Time limit per attack to encourage faster play.
- Limit touches for attackers to improve quick passing.
- Play 3v2 or 3v1 to increase difficulty and vary decision-making.
- Attackers: Use quick combination play, create space, and exploit the defender’s positioning.
- Defenders: Delay the attack, force attackers wide, and anticipate passes.
- Goalkeepers: Communicate with defenders and distribute the ball effectively.
- Encourage fast decision-making and proper timing of passes.
- Reinforce body positioning to shield and protect the ball.
Drill Equipment
Drill Ages
- 9 - U9, Under 9, 9 and Under
- 10 - U10, Under 10, 10 and Under
- 11 - U11, Under 11, 11 and Under
- 12 - U12, Under 12, 12 and Under
- 13 - U13, Under 13, 13 and Under
- 14 - U14, Under 14, 14 and Under
- Dribbling - Soccer Dribbling Drills
- Passing - Soccer Passing Drills
- Receiving - Soccer Receiving & Turning Drills
- Possession - Soccer Possession Drills
- Defending - Soccer Defending Drills
- Attacking - Soccer Attacking Drills
2v1 with Keepers
Tagged- 2V1 SMALL-SIDED GAME
- DECISION-MAKING
- ATTACKING
- DEFENDING
- GOALKEEPING
Chris Johnson