Author Information
Author Name:
Wendy Stone
Author School:
Longwood University
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Man Up/Down Situations
Field Position:
Offense, Defense, Midfield
Drill Style:
Game
Time Needed:
10 min
Field Location:
Midfield
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Objective
To work on making good decisions in unsettled play and number advantages/disadvantages situations.
Description of Drill-Execution
Start by dividing the players into 2 teams. Set up the drill in a 15x20yd box with a 3v2 on each side of the box. Players must communicate which lines will be the 1v1 while the opposite side is a 3v2 which builds to make a 4v3. Coach rolls a ground ball out whichever team gains possession is on offense, the other on defense. Play keep away, 4v3 or 3v4 depending on which team gets the ground ball.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Ball Movement
- Maintaining Possession
- Find the Open Player
- Communication
- Double Teaming
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
Create a time limit or a number of passes the players must get to end the drill.