Keeper and two defend the goal
A keeper and two defenders protect a goal against two attackers. The nearest defender presses, the other covers, and a won ball is scored by passing into one of two small goals.
- Ages
- U9–U10
- Players
- Keeper + 2 defenders v 2 attackers
- Area
- 19×25 yd
- Time
- 20 min
One example
Closest: get between the ball and the goal.
Coaching points
- Closest defender: get between the ball and the goal, then press.
- Close down fast, slow down as you arrive, side-on.
- Second defender: cover behind and to the side of the presser.
- Win it, then score quickly in a small goal.
Equipment: 1 goal, 2 mini goals, balls, bibs
Based on Massachusetts Youth Soccer — U10 Preventing Goals (1): 3v2 to goal and two small goals, in our own words.