2v2 Attack (Progressing) — Building Combinations

• Start with a dribble by the two players on one side, then pass to the players in front. The passers then become defenders.
• The attacking pair try to beat the defenders together.
• After breaking through, pass to the players in front and become defenders.
• The two defenders who were beaten join the line at the front.
• If the defenders win the ball, they pass to the players on the side they started from (backwards). The attackers who lost the ball become defenders.

• Defenders don't drop back; they step forward to win the ball.

* Adjust the pitch size according to how often the target situations occur. The diagram uses colours, but in practice it works without bibs.

1. If the defenders are narrow, get past them with positioning and passing

• At primary-school age, defenders often get extremely narrow, so the attackers may be able to break through without using combinations. First, as the basics of support, help players understand the value of creating width and taking a high position where they won't be pressed.

1. If a defender is in a covering position, look for the one-two

• At primary-school age, many players try to get in behind in this situation, but they can't because the space is covered. On the other hand, there is space in front, so the one-two becomes effective. Making a movement in behind first and then coming in for the one-two works well.

1. If the defenders are level on a line, attack the space behind

• Only now does space open up behind the defenders. Moving out of the marking defender's field of vision makes it easier to get in behind.

1. The ball carrier either uses a teammate or takes the defender on alone

• Pass and receive the ball back yourself
• Fake a pass and take the defender on with a dribble
• Watching not only your teammate's movement but also the second defender's movement is a key point

1. Add small feints

• Small feints matter: a fake movement by the player receiving, a fake pass by the ball carrier, and so on. A typical failure is passing honestly without a feint, so the pass gets read. How can you trick the opponent and attack in an instant through that opening?