Overview
- Works for every age group, from U12 all the way up to your top team
- Great fit for ages that need to lock in on the switch between attack and defense (U12–U15)
- Built for teams that want to sharpen game-realistic decisions in small numbers
- Doubles as a conditioning session in the offseason
Objectives
- Sharpen quick decisions the moment you win or lose the ball
- Learn to defend solid and stay compact as a unit
- Turn every ball you win into a fast counter
- Finish calmly under pressure
- Build 1v1 duel instincts and team defensive balance at the same time
Setup
Set up a 40 x 36-yard area (or use the width of the penalty box with about 15 yards of depth added) and play 3v3.
1） The attacking team goes for the main goal at the far end. The defending team, once they win the ball, counters to score in either of the two mini-goals set up on the sides.
2） If the attacking team scores, they keep attacking. If the defending team scores in a mini-goal, roles flip and a fresh attacking team starts going at the main goal.
3） Keep the action flowing and make speed of transition and speed of decision the top priority.
See the coaching points & progressions
Visualize the movement on an online tactics board,
and share it with your players and staff.
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