Three versus three build up of an attack in the midfield.
Three versus three build up of an attack in the midfield
One big goal, goalkeeper, two 3 m counter goals, 40m opposite the big goal, 10 m inside each touchline. One attacker versus one defender inside the box. Three attackers versus thre
Copy the pitch picture as closely as numbers allow.
Protect ball-rolling time; intervene in natural stoppages.
Use STEP live if challenge or success tips too far.
Session flow
8m
18m
18m
16m
5m
Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up rondo — Three versus three build up of an attack in the midfield.
8:00
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching points
Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
High ball rolling from the first minute.
Progressions
Add directional constraints.
Regressions
Reduce pressure / enlarge space.
Whole game · 18 mins
Conditioned game — Three versus three build up of an attack in the midfield.
18:00
Directional game with a condition that makes three versus three build up of an attack in the midfield. the easiest path to success. Multi-ball restarts.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; bibs.
Coaching points
Recognise when three versus three build up of an attack in the midfield. is on.
In possession: create and use space.
Out of possession: organise early.
Progressions
Tighten space or add a scoring bonus for the theme.
Regressions
Add a neutral / bounce player.
Part practice · 18 mins
Three versus three build up of an attack in the midfield.
18:00
One big goal, goalkeeper, two 3 m counter goals, 40m opposite the big goal, 10 m inside each touchline. One attacker versus one defender inside the box. Three attackers versus three defenders in the midfield for the substitute attackers behind the counter goals. Objective.
Three versus three midfield a goal can be scored only after having passed the ball to attacker in the box.
The attacker in the box can play inside the box only.
If the defender wins the ball he can attack on small goals.
Change the attacking team after each goal remember to change the defend-ers of the attackers as well.
Progressions
Increase pressure / reduce space / add direction.
Regressions
Remove opposition or enlarge the area to restore success.
Game · 16 mins
Transfer game — Three versus three build up of an attack in the midfield.
16:00
Open or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from three versus three build up of an attack in the midfield..
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch and numbers.
Coaching points
Catch them being good when the theme appears.
Manage challenge vs success live.
Progressions
Remove all conditions.
Regressions
Reintroduce the theme condition for 3 minutes.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
5:00
Players share one learning from the session against the intention.
Organisation: Team huddle.
Coaching points
Link back to Four Corners and next session.
Related drills
Drill 133
6v6 – 6 goals:
setup three small goals on each end line of a 20 x 30m pitch.
two teams play 6v6.
Each team defends the three goals on its own end line and attacks the other three.
Focus
Keep possession, switch of play
8v4 3 team game. (Barcelona Game).
Set up three teams of 4 in different bibs
Two teams attack the goals and play against each other.
The third team acts as neutral team and plays for who ever has possession of the ball.
Relax when we have the ball. You have a massive overload. Spot the opportunities to play one touch.
Progression
Teams play 8v4 with defending team needing to win the ball and then being able to attack the team which had possession must then defend.
Look to make the pitch as big as possible when in possession. The four defenders need to work together to regain the ball
Technique when passing and moving the ball (to feet or space). Take the ball into space away from pressure.
Game – 5v5 (v5)
Rules:
1 team defending, 1 team defending, 1 team outside on IP team side
6 passes before shooting, which increases by one everytime you score
Must use outside players for atleast 1 pass in buildup.
When defensive team win ball they become the attacking team
2 teams:
- Keeper in goal
- Defenders on half way
- Attackers on half way
- Attackers start with ball and on coaches say they start to attack.
- Can defence get back and delay the attack?
- Can midfield get back and defend/recover quickly?
- ATT get goals for scoring
- DEF get goals for stopping the attack
