3v2 Multi Ball Attack
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 9+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 1 goal with goalie
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- three attackers dribble simultaneously at two defenders attempting to finish on goal
- the defenders try to prevent attackers from scoring
Variation:
- allow an attacking player to support another attacker once he is rid of the ball
- play 2v1, 3v1, 3v3, 4v2, 4v3 etc.
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quick finish
- deception
- setting up defender
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
Defending:
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- angle and distance of cover
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication