3v2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Attacking, Defending, Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams (3v2)
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (3-4yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- three attackers defend three goals and defenders one (two) goal(s)
- two defenders rotate every 1-2 minutes or after every goal
- attackers always start with the ball on a dead play
Variation:
- play 4v3
- minimum of 3 touches for attackers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- set up defender
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- support position behind ball
- support position in advance of the ball
- support position lateral to ball
- combination play (1-2, double pass, overlap, take over)
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- changing role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
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