2v2 Small-Sided Game with Wingers | Wide Attacking Basics

Overview

• Run it with 10 players, including wingers and center backs
• Set up a 2v2 main zone in the middle with wingers stationed on both flanks
• Wingers play one-touch only, so they’ve got to read the game fast
• Attack and defense flip constantly — this one demands real focus

Objectives

• Sharpen center back combinations and fast, direct attacking at the same time
• Build the decision-making to break out of tight spots by using the passing lanes to your wingers
• Lock in quick switches between having the ball and winning it back
• Balance individual skill in tight areas with team combinations

Setup

Mark out a 30m x 25m grid with a 2v2 zone in the center and wingers on both flanks. Teams score into the mini-goals out wide.

１）The two attackers receive from the center back and beat their markers in the middle.

２）When the passing lane gets shut down, they play a support pass out to the wingers on either side.

３）The winger takes one touch and either shoots at the side goal or plays the final ball in.

４）The moment the defense wins it, they attack the opposite goal fast, going the other way.

５）Keep the intensity up every time it switches from attack to defense, and run it over and over.