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Game Format: 3 vs 3 + 1
25 min
Soccer Exercise

Game Format: 3 vs 3 + 1

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

Setup

  • 2 large goals
  • Approximately 10 cones to mark the field
  • Divide into teams of 3 vs 3 + 1 neutral player

Procedure

Play a 3 vs 3 game with one neutral player for the team in possession of the ball.

The neutral player cannot be tackled. However, to maintain tempo and intensity, they should be limited to a maximum number of touches (ideally 1-2 touches).

The other players are allowed 3 touches (2 touches are also possible).

Tip

Coaching Points:

  • Exploit numerical advantage cleverly
  • Shoot quickly

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Ball control Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior Transition drill Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition
Football-specific endurance

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies 3 goalies 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Pitch