Soccer 3v2 Plus Target Players Training Drill
Setup
- 3 groups
- play 3v2 in the middle. 4 target players around the grid as shown.
- grid (25yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (2-4yds)
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- target players start the game by passing a ball in to one of the attacking (red) players
- attacking team scores by passing to a target player through a different cone goal from which the first pass came
- defending team tries to keep possession for as long as possible
- play then restarts from the goal into which a goal was scored
- players switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variations
- play 3v1, 4v2, 2v2, 3v3 etc.
- defending team switches roles with the attackers if they keep the ball for 7 seconds
- limit number of touches for attackers
- goal must be scored with the first touch
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position - open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
