Six Goal 3v3
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 9+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- multiple teams
- grid (40yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (2-4yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- play 3v3
- each team defends and attacks three cone goals
- teams score by dribbling through a cone goal
- rotate teams after 5 minutes or 5 goals
Variation:
- play a tournament
- winner stays on
- minimum of 3 touches for all players
- add wall players
- teams score by stopping the ball dead on goal line
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quick transition
- switch point of attack
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- angle, distance and timing of support
- 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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