U11–U14 · Attacking · 16 min
Two, Then the Goal
2v2 in a channel that ends with a combination, not two 1v1s. Wall pass or overlap, then finish in two touches.
Attack DefendSolid = passDashed = run
- Space
- 15×25 yard channel, mini-goal north
- Equipment
- 8 cones · 2 mini-goals · 2 balls · pinnies
Organization
Two attackers vs two defenders. Start with a pass from the coach. Attackers score in the mini-goal. Defenders score by winning and dribbling the south line. 45 seconds. Rotate.
Whiteboard
Diagram notes
Channel, mini-goal north. Two attackers, two defenders. Ball on the south attacker. Wall-pass arrows, then a shot.
Coaching points
- The support player is a wall or an overlap — they don’t stand even with the ball.
- If the defender jumps the ball, the wall is on. Play it first time.
- If the defender sits, carry and the partner overlaps.
- Finish. The combination is not the point if nobody shoots.
Phrases to use
- “Don’t stand even.”
- “If they jump, wall.”
- “If they sit, overlap.”
- “Combination, then shoot.”
Progressions
- Must combine before a shot.
- Add a recovering third defender.
- One-touch finish.
Regressions
- Defenders cannot intercept the first pass.
- Bigger channel.
- 3v2.
Common mistakes
Both attackers occupy the same line and the wall has no angle.
One high, one short. The short one is the wall.
They combine sideways forever.
The second pass goes north. If it doesn’t, it’s keep-away.
The overlap is a jog.
Sprint after the first positive touch. The overlap is a threat or it isn’t.