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3-5-2 Attack - Defense
25 min
Soccer Exercise

3-5-2 Attack - Defense

  • Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

  • 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

Procedure

  • 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 attributes

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior Pressing Transitional play (shifting the game) Games plays Transition drill Man down/Man up

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training
Group training Team training Game Systems
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch