Soccer 3v3 Each Half Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 3v3 in each half
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- players must stay in their half
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- if defenders win the ball they can dribble across the halfway line to create a 4v3 situation
- defenders must return to their half if a shot is taken or possession is lost
- change direction of play every 5-10 minutes
Variations
- minimum of 3 touches
- vary number of players in each half
- if a defender wins the ball he can pass and must follow his pass into attacking half (4v3)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: body position - open to field
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
