Soccer 3v3 Plus 3 Possession Training Drill

Setup

  • 3 teams
  • 3v3 plus 3
  • grid (45yds x 35yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • pinnies
  • 10-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • 2 teams (6v3) are responsible for keeping possession
  • all players of the defending team must pick-up and hold a cone before they can start to defend
  • if defending team (blue) wins the ball they drop the cones and the new defending team (the team
  • that lost possession) picks up the cones and starts defending
  • if a ball goes out of bounce the team that lost possession now becomes the defending team

Variations

  • play 4v2 etc.
  • limit number of touches for teams in possession
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • quick transitions
  • angle, distance and timing of support
  • vision
  • body position — open to field
  • decision making
  • verbal and visual communication

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Passing, Possession

Number of Players: 6+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

Format: 3v3

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