A 2v1 attacking game all about decision-making. From a triangle of cones outside the box the back player passes and joins in, making it 2v1 against the defender; the attacker reads the defender and decides, shoot early if the defender has not got across, take him on, or play the 2v1 to the supporting player.
Mid (U9 to U13)Older (U14 to U18)Scanning & awarenessDribbling & 1v1Passing & receivingAttacking playDefendingGoalkeepingFitness & movementShooting & finishing
Created by Danny Jordan
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In play
The setup
Step by step
1
The player on the back cone passes to the right and follows to support, so it is 2v1.
2
The player on the left is the defender: he sprints across to block the player on the right.
3
The attacker decides: shoot early, take the defender on, or play the 2v1 back to the supporting player.
4
A group on each cone; rotate after each go so everyone attacks and defends.
Age group
Mid (U9 to U13), Older (U14 to U18)
Duration
15 to 20 mins
Players
Groups on three cones; each go is 2v1 (two attackers, one defender) plus a keeper
Area
Half a pitch, attacking one goal, with three cones in a triangle outside the box
Equipment
Three cones, a goal and keeper, bibs, and a supply of balls
FA Four Corners: what this develops
Technical / TacticalPsychologicalPhysicalSocial
Objective
Decision-making in attack: read the defender and pick the best option, shoot early when he has not got across, beat him 1v1, or play the 2v1. In the end, attacking, defending, passing and shooting all come down to the right decision at the right time.
Set up
Half a pitch, attacking one goal with a keeper. Three cones in a triangle outside the box: two near the edge of the D (left and right) and one about ten yards further back (the point). A group of players on each cone.
Coaching points
Head up as you receive, read the defender BEFORE you decide
If the defender has not got across, shoot early, do not wait for him
If he commits to you, beat him 1v1 or slide the 2v1 pass to your support
The supporting player gives a clear angle and calls for it
There is no single right answer, it is about picking the best option for that moment
Progressions
Start to the left or the right at random, so the picture (and the decision) changes each time
Put a time limit on it to force a quicker decision
Let the defender start closer or further away to change how much time the attacker has
Two-touch for the attackers to sharpen the decision
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