2v1 keep ball
Two keep the ball from one defender in a small square. Whoever gives the ball away swaps with the defender.
- Ages
- U9–U12
- Players
- 3 per square (several squares at once) — one square shown
- Area
- 10×10 yd
- Time
- 10 min
One example
Move so the defender isn't in the passing line.
Coaching points
- Off the ball: move so the defender is never between you and the passer.
- Pass to the side away from the defender.
- Defender: close the passer down and cut off the angle.
- Short rounds with rests, so the quality stays high.
Equipment: 4 cones per square, 1 ball per square
Based on FIFA Training Centre — Ages 8-12: Learning through numeric progression games, in our own words.