Soccer 3v3 End Zone Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams (3v3)
  • grid (25yds x 35yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • pinnies
  • 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

  • each team defends and attacks one end zone
  • teams score by dribbling into end zone with control
  • no forward passes allowed
  • goal scorer has to make a penalty kick to make his goal count
  • if ball goes out of bounce it is dribbled back in

Variations

  • play 4v3, 5v4, 3v3, 4v4 etc.
  • each player has a man to defend and cannot defend unless their partner has the ball
  • if goal scorer misses penalty kick opposing team is awarded a point
  • game continues when goal scorer is taking penalty kick (2v3)
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • Attacking: attack open space
  • Attacking: set up defender
  • Attacking: change of speed &direction
  • Attacking: protect the ball
  • Attacking: vision
  • Attacking: close control
  • Defending: angle and speed of approach
  • Defending: control and restraint
  • Defending: delay and channel
  • Defending: deny turn

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