Soccer 3v2 Attacking # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams (3v2)
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- attacking team (3 players) tries to score on the goalkeeper
- defending team (2 players) scores by dribbling across end line
- attackers must dribble across halfway line before they can score
- if ball goes out of bounce, attacking team always starts with the ball from own end line (defenders
- start in defending half)
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variations
- play 4v3, 5v4, 3v3, 4v4 etc.
- one defender in each half (2v1 in defending zone, 1v1 in zone in front of goal)
- minimum of 2-4 touches for attackers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- set up defender
- attack open space
- change of speed &direction
- quick transitions
- cover space
- quick finish
