3 vs 2 Game

Tactical Problem: Defending the ball
Skill development: Defensive positioning, reading and reacting to opponent's movements

Teaching Points

Tactic:
       -one defender goes to the ball and the 
        other defender stays back and covers 
        the other two offensive players
      -use only passing (no dribbling) to move
        the ball

Skill:
      -ready position
      -if defender goes to the ball he or she 
       should call "ball!" to notify team of 
       intentions
 


 

 

Organizational Points

To Score:
       -1 point if defenders stop opposing team 
         from scoring 
       -1 point if team passes the ball over 
         defender's line

To Restart
       -when a point is scored offensive team 
        gets ball back at starting area
      -teacher signals when offensive and 
       defensive players switch

Diagram


                   Blue circle = offense
                   Green square = defense
                   Orange circle = ball
                   Yellow circle = cones