3v3 Plus 3 Possession
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Basic Information
Age Group:(5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 3 teams
- grid (45yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- 3v3 plus 3
- 2 teams (6v3) are responsible for keeping possession
- all players of the defending team must pick-up and hold a cone before they can start to defend
- if defending team (blue) wins the ball they drop the cones and the new defending team (the team
- that lost possession) picks up the cones and starts defending
- if a ball goes out of bounce the team that lost possession now becomes the defending team
Variation:
- play 4v2 etc.
- limit number of touches for teams in possession
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quick transitions
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position — open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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