3v2 Attacking
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- the attacking team (3 players) attempts to score on the goal with goalie
- the defending team (2 players) scores by dribbling across end line with support of the goalie as a
- third teammate
- play begins with a pass from the goal line by a defender to an attacker
- goals scored after having dribbled into end zone are awarded 2 points otherwise only 1 point
- if ball goes out of bounce it is dribbled back in
- no offside
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variation:
- play 4v3, 5v4, 3v3, 4v4 etc.
- 2 defenders stay connected by holding a pinnie
- 2 pairs of defenders stay connected by holding a pinnie
- play with offside
- minimum of 2-3 touches for attackers
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept pass
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
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