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2 versus 1 Situation Depth?

Hello sirplease brief me 2 versus 1 depth situation with drills

kiran prasadCoach, India

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Matt MorrisonPlayer, England

Hi Kiran,

In 2 v 1 situations, it`s important for the attackers to commit the defending player. Once the defending player has committed, the attacking player with the ball can then decide whether to pass to the their teammate or continue running with the ball. You should be winning the 2 v 1 situations almost all of the time. Here`s a great drill to help practice 2 v 1!

Matt

2v1 Gauntlet

DESCRIPTION

- 2 on 1 gauntlet elimination- Mark areas out on the pitch- Place desired numbers of defenders across the gauntlet

2v1 Gauntlet

DESCRIPTION

- 2 on 1 gauntlet elimination- Mark areas out on the pitch- Place desired numbers of defenders across the gauntlet

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