3-5-2 Attack - Defense

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Organisation
- 4 poles
- 4 cones to set up a square in the middle
- 7 attacking players playing with 5 midfielders + 2 forwards
- 6 defensive players playing with 4 defenders and two midfielders
Process
- Game starts with playmaker's possession from the green team in the square.
- Attacking team aims to score on goal; defensive team aims to score on the wing.
- Only the three midfielders of the attacking team and the two central midfielders of the defensive team play in the square.
- Except for the playmaker, all players are allowed to move outside the square.
Tip
Coaching Points
- Playmaker must deliver quick passes when in possession.
- If forward options are unavailable, pass back to the playmaker.

Training Set

Main point

Duration

25 min

Age

U14 - Men's / Women's

Tactics

Games plays, Man down/Man up, Pressing, High pressure in midfield, Team behavior, Attack/Offside variations, Game systems, Three-back formation, Transition drill, Quick transitioning (defense to offense), Quick transitioning (offense to defense), Transitional play (shifting the game)