3v2 to 4v3

Set Up

• Blue Team and Yellow Team
• Goals were 40 yards apart and we played the entire width

Activity

• Yellow defender on the side line dribbles a ball out and plays it to one of the attacking Blue players.
• Second yellow defender starts up in the middle of the grid.
• The Blues attack 3v2
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• After a shot is taken or the defenders win the ball, the next two Yellow's join the game to create a 4v3
  • If the first ball is still in play, via goalie save or defenders winning the ball, they continue to use that ball. 
• If the ball was scored or is out of play the Yellow player on the right post brings on a new ball.

• Offside is in effect

Key Points

• Change lanes and change speed
• Use the width of the field to create early crosses
  • The defenders will defend the area in front of the goal first, so if you bounce out wide you can play an early cross 
  • If the defenders start to defend the wide players, you will be able to play split passes down the middle
• Prepare yourself to score or set up a goal with your run

Changing Speed & Changing Lanes- Training September 17th

I) Escape Turns

• Entire progression.  Focus on constantly coaching and working on speed.

Key Point
Everyone is excited to play at the start of a game, start of the second half, and at the end of a close game.  It is the team that can sustain the high level of communication, commitment, and energy in the 25th and 55th minutes that give themselves the best chance to win. 

II) 1v1v1

Set Up

• Gates are arranged in a triangle
• Each person has a partner
• While one partner is competing the other is resting
• Partners tag in and out of the game
• +1 point for each gate that is dribbled through

III) 1v1 Defending From An Angle

• We adjusted the starting spot of our defenders today to replicate the ball being played square or across the field.
• Pressure, Keep It Predictable, Separate 

IV) 3v2 to 4v3 

Set Up

• Blue Team and Yellow Team
• Goals were 40 yards apart and we played the entire width

Activity

• Yellow defender on the side line dribbles a ball out and plays it to one of the attacking Blue players.
• Second yellow defender starts up in the middle of the grid.
• The Blues attack 3v2 

• After a shot is taken or the defenders win the ball, the next two Yellow's join the game to create a 4v3
  • If the first ball is still in play, via goalie save or defenders winning the ball, they continue to use that ball. 
  • If the ball was scored or is out of play the Yellow player on the right post brings on a new ball.

• Offside is in effect

Key Points

• Change lanes and change speed
• Use the width of the field to create early crosses
  • The defenders will defend the area in front of the goal first, so if you bounce out wide you can play an early cross 
  • If the defenders start to defend the wide players, you will be able to play split passes down the middle
• Prepare yourself to score or set up a goal with your run

V) Scrimmage