Soccer Six Goal 3v3 Training Drill
Setup
- multiple teams
- grid (40yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (2-4yds)
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks three cone goals
- teams score by dribbling through a cone goal
- rotate teams after 5 minutes or 5 goals
Variations
- play a tournament
- winner stays on
- minimum of 3 touches for all players
- add wall players
- teams score by stopping the ball dead on goal line
Coaching Points
- Attacking: quick transition
- Attacking: switch point of attack
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- 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
