Combo Creator Guide

Teacher Facilitation: Dynamic Combinations

Lesson 4: Give-and-Go

Tactical Objectives

Team Movement: Developing the habit of "passing and moving" rather than "passing and standing."

One-Touch Play: Encouraging the "wall" player to return the ball instantly without controlling it first.

A The Static Wall (Warm-up)

Setup

Pairs in a 10x10 yard box. One cone in the middle (the "Defender").

Drill

Player A passes to Player B (who is standing next to the cone). Player A immediately sprints past the cone. Player B returns the ball into Player A's path. Reverse roles.

Key Questions

"Where should Player B aim their return pass to make it easiest for Player A?"
"When should Player A start their run?"

B The 2v1 Gauntlet (Simulation)

Setup

Grid: 10 yards wide by 20 yards long. One active Defender in the middle zone. Two Attackers at the start.

Gameplay

Attackers must cross the finish line by using a give-and-go. Dribbling is only allowed to set up the pass. If the defender touches the ball, attackers restart.

Teaching Cues

"Commit the defender."
"Change of pace!"
"Soft return pass."

Support

Defender can only move laterally on a line. The "Wall" player (Player B) can take two touches if needed initially.

Challenge

Add a second defender. Must complete TWO give-and-go maneuvers to score. Limit the "Wall" player to one-touch only.

Combo Creator Teacher Guide

Combo Creator Teacher Guide