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Small Group Game: 3 vs 2 with Trail-Running
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Small Group Game: 3 vs 2 with Trail-Running

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

  • Set up 4 mini-goals.
  • Use cones to mark the boundaries of the field.
  • Divide 2 teams of 6 players each into 2 groups of 3 players.

Procedure

  • Play 3 vs 2.
  • Player A passes to C and runs behind them.
  • C immediately passes to B and also runs behind them.
  • B then passes back to A and also runs behind them.
  • Players A, B, and C are now free to play and attempt to use their dynamics to score against the 2 defenders.

Tip

Coaching Points:

  • Emphasize sprinting at maximum speed after the pass.
  • Initially allow players to play without set passing and running routes.
  • Then, encourage them to seek specific solutions.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior 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
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Group training Team training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch