3v3 Each Half
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
Description:
- 3v3 in each half
- players must stay in their half
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- if defenders win the ball they can dribble across the halfway line to create a 4v3 situation
- defenders must return to their half if a shot is taken or possession is lost
- change direction of play every 5-10 minutes
Variation:
- minimum of 3 touches
- vary number of players in each half
- if a defender wins the ball he can pass and must follow his pass into attacking half (4v3)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group 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
- 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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