3v3 Target Players
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing, finishing, attacking, defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 20yds)
- target areas (4yds x 4yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnie
Description:
- play 3v3
- teams score by passing to the teams’ designated target player who receives the ball inside the target area
- target player cannot leave his area
- target player switches with pass giver
Variation:
- if the target player’s team is not in possession he is allowed to support the opposing team from inside the target area
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- create space for others
- spread out attack
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- combination play (1-2, double pass, overlap, take over)
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- vision
- first touch