2 v 2 + 2 Multi Outcome Game

Set Up

• 9 games at 60 seconds per game
• 24 x 15 yards
• 2 v 2 + 2
• Footballs, cones, bibs,

Objectives

• Improve combination play.
• Improve movement and support.
• Develop passing and receiving techniques.

Details

• The two players inside the playing area must look to combine with one another before playing the ball to the target player on the opposite side
• Defenders try to close down the space as quickly as possible to prevent the attacking players from getting the ball to feet
• If the defending team wins the ball, there is a quick transition and the game continues
• A point is scored if the team in possession is able to start the play from one target player and connect through the two players on the inside and find the opposite target player to feet
• Two touch limit for the target players

Alterations

Regression

• Increase the size of the area

Progression

• One-touch for target players

Coaching Points

• Get the players to peer coach
• Only coach the breaks
• What are the problems? Too many touches, too slow to pass forward, no support?
• What are the solutions?

Tony Mee

• Academy Coach
• UEFA A Licensed Coach