Field setup
Players8–12 players
EquipmentSeveral soccer balls · Two goals · Field cones or markers
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Core Drill
2v2 Continuous
Fast 2v2 games where a new group and a new ball enter immediately after every goal or ball out.
- Passing
- Dribbling
- Support
- Defending
- Transition
- Finishing
- Decision making
Same setup, new problem
Variations
Keep the activity familiar. Change one constraint to bring out the skill you want to coach.
01
Focus
Dribbling
Encourage brave 1v1 attacking.
What changes
- A goal after beating a defender 1v1 earns a bonus point.
02
Focus
Passing
Recognize when a teammate is the better option.
What changes
- A goal following a completed pass earns a bonus point.
03
Focus
Support
Coach useful movement by the player without the ball.
Coaching cues
“Where can you move?”“Can your teammate see you?”“Are you too close?”04
Focus
Transition
React instantly when possession changes.