Soccer 3v3 Breakaway Training Drill
Setup
- 3 teams
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams play 3v3 in designated area
- defending team scores by passing it to a teammate inside end zone (receiving player has to time his
- run into zone - he cannot wait for the ball inside the zone)
- attacking player who dribbles across defender's end line into the box can only be followed by one
- defender (or after attacker's first touch inside box)
- if the ball goes out of bounce it is dribbled back in
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variations
- play 4v3, 5v4 etc.
- attacking player inside the box is free for a 1v1 with the goalie (no additional defender allowed inside the box)
- limit number of touches for attacker inside the box
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: supporting angle and distance to ball
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: vision and anticipation
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Attacking: quick finish
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
