Soccer 3v3 Plus Target Player Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- grid (20yds x 25yds)
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- play 3v3 with a ball feeder at the opposite side of the goal
- one team is attacking the goal while the other team is defending it
- if the ball goes out of bounce or a goal is scored the ball feeder always plays the ball back in to the
- attacking team
- teams switch roles if the defending wins the ball and completes a pass to the ball feeder
Variations
- on coach's command the feeder can enter the grid and help the attacking team for 10-20 seconds
- vary how the ball is played in (high/low throw, high/low pass)
- limit number of touches (only for attackers)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: unbalance the defense
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Attacking: positioning to provide cover and balance
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: defend vital space (squeeze toward center)
- Defending: defend space behind
