3v2 Finishing Practice
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 1x goal with goalie
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 3v2
- the three attackers attempt to score a goal
- the two defenders attempt to win the ball and pass to their target player at the endline opposite to the goal
Variation:
- the attacking players become the defenders for the next round if the defending team succeeds in
- getting the ball to the target player
- set a time limit for each sequence
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quality of preparation touch
- quick finish
- unbalancing the defense
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept pass (deny turn, deny penetration)
- tracking (recovery runs etc.)
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication