2-Minute Offense – With Full Accountability Drill
Purpose:
To simulate high-pressure game situations where the offense is held accountable for maintaining possession and the defense aggressively presses and clears. This drill improves offensive ball security and defensive pressure.
Setup:
• Drill is run in a half-field setting.
• Split into groups of 6v6, ideally using players who will likely play together in the next game to build familiarity.
• Can be run simultaneously on both halves of the field if there are enough coaches (3-4 coaches needed for multiple groups).
Drill Rules:
• Offense:
• The offensive team has two minutes to maintain possession and cannot stall.
• The offense gets the ball back if they score or back up missed shots.
• If they lose possession or turn the ball over, but successfully ride and regain possession before the defense clears over midfield, they retain possession for the remainder of the two minutes.
• Defense:
• The defense plays aggressively, pressuring all the way out to the restraining line.
• If the defense causes a turnover and successfully clears over the midfield line, the offensive unit must leave the field.
Accountability Factor:
• If the offense loses possession and the defense clears successfully:
• The offensive players must run sprints for two minutes while fresh offensive and defensive units take the field.
• After running, the offensive unit returns to the field and resumes play.
Key Points:
• Offensive Accountability: Forces the offense to take care of the ball under pressure.
• Defensive Aggression: Encourages tight, aggressive defense all over the field.
• Fast-Paced: Keeps the drill moving quickly, switching players every two minutes.
• Conditioning: The offense running sprints adds an endurance component, reinforcing the importance of ball control.
Duration:
The drill should last for 12-15 minutes, with each set running for two minutes. This keeps 24 players engaged every two minutes, with defensive players resting between sets to encourage harder pressing on defense.
