3 v 3: transitions and search for depth
Goal
Equipment
- 6 markers
- 3 vests
- 1 goal
- Balls
Preparation
- Playing Area: 40x45 meters / 44x49 yds
- Players: 6 + 1 goalkeeper
- Duration: 16 minutes
- Series: 2 of 6 minutes each with 2 minutes of recovery between sets
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
|---|---|
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Develop the search for depth with conclusion and transition phases in a small-sided game situation |
Creating space, Possession, Transition, Combination play, Mark, Pressing, 3v3, Passing, Receiving, Dribbling, Shooting, Body shape, Tackling, Pass, First touch, Feints and tricks, Losing your marker, Fijar, Finishing, Positioning, Marking, Tackling, Pass and move, Mobility, 3 versus 3, Depth, Combination play for scoring, Attack the goal, Verticalization, Reaggression, Insertion, Transitions |
Organization
The exercise takes place on half of the pitch. Starting from the penalty area line, 16 meters/17 yards from the goal, create a 25x25-meter/27x27-yard square using markers (as shown in the picture). Divide the square into two zones: the zone closest to the goal, measuring 25x23 meters/27x25 yards (Zone “A”), and the zone opposite the goal, measuring 25x2 meters/27x2 yards (Zone “B”). The players are divided into two teams of three (in the picture, three white attackers and three red defenders) and position themselves inside the LARGE AREA. A goalkeeper defends the goal. The ball is given to the attackers to start the game.
Description
- The main objective for:
- The three attackers is to score in the goal defended by the goalkeeper
- The three defenders is the goal in end zone B
- At the coach's signal, the three attackers start in possession of the ball against the three defenders, resulting in a 3 v 3 situation
- Possession of the ball can only take place within zone A
- In order to try to score, the three attackers must attempt to free up one of their teammates with a deep pass towards the goal (picture 1)
- If an attacker manages to receive the deep pass, only one defender can follow him outside zone A to prevent him from scoring (picture 1)
- If the defenders recover the ball during the 3v3, they can try to score a goal with a pass inside zone B to one of their teammates (picture 2)
- For this goal to be valid, players must not stand inside zone B waiting for the ball (offside position), but must enter it with a run
- If the ball leaves the rectangle, play always restarts with the three attackers
- After 6 minutes, switch the roles of the groups of three players (rotation at the end of the first series)
- At the end of the exercise, the team that has scored the most points by adding up the goals wins
Picture 1
Picture 2
Variations
- The three attackers have a maximum of three touches inside zone A
- If the attacker receives a deep pass outside zone A, they are free to face the goalkeeper in a 1v1 situation and none of the three defenders can chase them to prevent them from scoring
- Adjust the playing space according to the age and ability of the team
Coaching Points
- Useful exercise for working on 3v3 situations
- The transition phase is crucial. When recovering the ball or losing it, players must be able to adapt quickly to the new situation (quick adaptation and reorganization)
- Encourage the player in possession of the ball, if they cannot find any free passing lanes, to try to dribble past the opponent or protect the ball
- The timing and space for receiving the ball in depth are crucial
- Focus on the ability to interpret and anticipate the play in a high-intensity situation
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