1 + 1 v. 1 + 1
The Game
The object of the game is to get the ball from one target "A" to the other, "B" without losing possession.
Each time this is done, it is worth one goal.
The attacking team keeps this sequence up until possession is lost (they can score as many goals in a row as possible).
If the ball goes out of bounds, it belongs to the other team.
Targets can move back and forth along their line.
Coaching Points
In Attack
Encourage combination play between the players
Have targets look for the player farthest from the ball
Check away from the ball to create space for yourself, check back for the ball at angles.
Receive the ball "sideways on" whenever possible.
In Defense
Make the attackers play the ball back whenever possible.
Keep the play in front of you.
Never get flat with each other.
Take away options for the attackers, make the play predictable, use sideline as extra defenders.
Variations
Limit target players to one touch.
Limit field players to two touches.
Do not allow fiels players to play the ball back to the target they received it from.
Play 2 v. 2 or 3 v. 3 in the middle.
Make field players play it to each other at least once before they make a goal.
Drill List