2v1 with Keepers
2V1 SMALL-SIDED GAME, DECISION-MAKING, ATTACKING, DEFENDING, GOALKEEPING
Drill Equipment
Disc Cones/Markers, Scrimmage Vests, Soccer Balls, BowNet Goal
Drill Quick Glance
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.
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.
Drill Coaching Points
- 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 Instructions
- 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.
Drill Variations
- 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.
Drill Focus
Dribbling, Passing, Receiving, Possession, Defending, Attacking