Soccer Exercise
3 versus 1 in 3 Zones
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Progression, Main point
- Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players
Setup
- Set up cones to divide the field into 3 equal playing areas
- Divide into 3 teams, each with 3 players
Procedure
Players position themselves according to the diagram in the 3 designated areas. Group A tries to pass the ball to each other 5 times within the first area. One defender attempts to prevent this. After successfully completing 5 passes, the ball is passed to Group B, where defenders 2 and 3 try to intercept the pass. Group B then attempts to complete 5 passes within their area. Defender 2 aims to prevent this while player 1 moves to the middle area.
Tip
Coaching Points
• Group B: Break free from the defensive shadows of defenders 2 and 3.
• Adjust positions in the 3 versus 1 scenario to avoid being in the defender's shadow (the passer should always have 2 passing options).
• Allow each group to act as defenders at least once.
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Trapping Passing
Tactics
- Tactics
- Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Man down/Man up
Condition
- Condition
- Football-specific endurance
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 20 min
- Training Set
- Progression Main point
- Number of Players
- 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Form of Training
- Group training Team training
- Exercise level
- Intermediate