Soccer Exercise
Progression Game: 3v3 + 1 to 2v2 in the Final Third
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 6 - 9 players
Setup
• 4 cones
• Mark a square at the halfway line (see graphic)
Procedure
3 attackers and 1 neutral player will play against 3 defenders in the marked square.
After completing four passes, the attacking players can leave the field by playing a final pass outside of the square.
The attacking players will then play a 3v2 sequence against the 2 waiting defenders and will try to score or create a chance.
Tip
Coaching Points:
• Use the additional player in the red square for quick passes and creating consistent passing triangles
• In the 3v2 sequence, try to be direct in speed and passing to create a goal-scoring opportunity within 10 seconds
• Defenders cover spaces in behind, drop, and block passing lanes
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