Futsal · Decision-making · Finishing

2v1 to goal

Two attackers take on one defender and a keeper, choosing between the pass and the shot.

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Time
15 min
Players
4–12
Age
U8+
Area
Half court
Equipment
10 futsal balls (size 4, low-bounce)1 goal4 bibs

Setup

  1. A goal with a keeper; one defender starts on the edge of the penalty area.
  2. Attackers in pairs at halfway, one ball per pair.

How it runs

  1. A1 dribbles at the defender with A2 level and wide.
  2. If the defender steps to A1, A1 passes to A2; if the defender stays with A2, A1 keeps going and shoots.
  3. The pair has 8 seconds to score.
  4. If the defender or keeper wins it, the attack is over and the next pair goes.
  5. Rotate so everyone has a turn as defender.

Coaching points

  • Ball carrier: run at the defender to make them choose.
  • Supporting player: stay wide and level with the ball, not behind it.
  • Pass when the defender commits; shoot when they don't.
  • Pass along the floor into the teammate's path.
  • Defenders stay on their feet.

Common mistakes

  • Passing too early, before the defender commits.
  • The supporting player running in front of the ball.
  • Both attackers squeezing into the middle.

Say it: “Attack, draw, pass.”

Make it harder

  • Six seconds to score.
  • A second defender chases from halfway.

Make it easier

  • The defender only walks.
  • No keeper, a bigger target.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.