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Small-Sided Game: 3 vs 3 + 1
25 min
Soccer Exercise

Small-Sided Game: 3 vs 3 + 1

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

Setup

Pitch: About ten cones mark out the playing area; two full-size goals stand at the ends.

Equipment: 2 full-size goals, 10 cones and several balls.

Players: Two teams of three plus one neutral support player.

Procedure

  • The game is 3 vs 3 with one neutral support player playing with the team in possession.
  • The support player may not be challenged. To keep up the pace and intensity, the support player is given a touch limit — ideally one or two touches.
  • The remaining players have three touches; two are also possible.

Tip

  • Use the numerical advantage cleverly.
  • Finish 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