3v3 Plus Target Player
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: finishing,Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 25yds)
- 1 goal with goalie
- good supply of cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 3v3 with a ball feeder at the opposite side of the goal
- one team is attacking the goal while the other team is defending it
- if the ball goes out of bounce or a goal is scored the ball feeder always plays the ball back in to the
- attacking team
- teams switch roles if the defending wins the ball and completes a pass to the ball feeder
Variation:
- on coach’s command the feeder can enter the grid and help the attacking team for 10-20 seconds
- vary how the ball is played in (high/low throw, high/low pass)
- limit number of touches (only for attackers)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- unbalance the defense
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
- positioning to provide cover and balance
Defending:
- intercept pass
- defend vital space (squeeze toward center)
- defend space behind
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