3-Zone Build-Up | From Winning the Ball to Finishing the Attack

Overview

• U15 up to top level
• 19 players
• Field size: 60m x 30m (full field)
• A drill both the attacking and defending teams learn from

Objectives

• Reading the moment to flip fast from defense to attack
• Making the right decision in each zone (pass, dribble, or shoot)
• Understanding how to build up by using the width
• Handling the opponent’s press
• Connecting the whole flow, from the goal kick to the final shot

Setup

This is a continuous drill: split the field lengthwise into three zones (back, middle, front), and as the attack moves forward through each zone, another teammate joins in.

１）Split the field into three equal zones: back zone, middle zone, front zone

２）The attacking team starts 4v3 in the back zone and goes to win the ball

３）Once they win it, they play a pass into the middle zone. Here one player from the back joins in, and they keep going 4v3

４）When the ball reaches the front zone, another player joins, and they look to shoot in a 5v3

５）Once the ball beats the last line of defense, they shoot. Either they concede or they keep possession

６）After that, the defending team collects it and restarts from the back. Switch attack and defense and run it again