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3 vs 3 + 1 Playing into 2 vs 2 Depth
20 min
Soccer Exercise

3 vs 3 + 1 Playing into 2 vs 2 Depth

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

  • 4 cones to set up a square at the midfield line
  • At least 1 ball
  • Bibs

Procedure

Inside the square, there are two teams of 3 players and one neutral player who plays with the team in possession of the ball. In the penalty area, there are 2 defenders.

After 4 passes, the team in possession tries to play a through pass out of the square to score a goal. The attackers (depending on the instructions, 1, 2, or 3) are allowed to follow up immediately. However, no defenders from the square are allowed to follow up.

After the pass from the square, the two defenders at the 5-meter area are allowed to actively intervene

Tip

Coaching Points

  • Pay attention to the pace even inside the square
  • The defenders wait in motion for the attackers
  • Aim to finish as quickly as possible

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Dribbling Passing

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior Transition drill Man down/Man up

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch