2-on-2 Over a Third

Focus

Attacking Systems, Defensive Systems.

Skills

Preliminary Moves & Passing, Footwork & Agility, Defensive Moves, Vision & Quick Decisions.

Purpose

Two attackers attempt to progress down-court against two defenders. Requires attackers show pace and deception to shake defenders and progress steadily; defenders work together to pressure their opponents.

Difficulty

Medium

Players

10⁺

Balls

Cones

Opp. tops

Visible opposition strip: 2

Setup
Form a 10m square with 4 cones (use middle third of the court if available). Pairs line-up at both ends behind (1 & 2) and (3 &4 ).
Step 1
On 'go!' (B) runs into the playing area to receive a pass from team mate (A)

Defenders must start in the back half of the playing area for the first pass
Step 2
(A & B) progress through the playing area while defenders attempt to intercept

Defenders choose a player to mark and perform 1-on-1 defence

Attackers use deception to throw defenders

If a turnover occurs at any stage, give ball to next pair, then restart
Step 3
Once both (A & B) combined have completed 2 passes, either can pass to (C or D) behind line (2)

There is no limit to the number of passes (A & B) can make

(C & D) can't move from their chosen position on the line
Step 4
(C & D) repeat back the other way, again avoiding the same two defenders
Step 5
After 1 minute or so, choose another pair to replace tired defenders