Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 3 line game

3 line game (15 mins)

3 line game

Set up

Grid is 15x15 boxes on the sides, 5/10 x 15 in the middle (size dependant on age and skill of players and how many players in the boxes)

Team divided into 3 teams. 2 on the sides and one in the middle

Play

Coach plays ball to one of the teams on the sides

Team in the middle sends defenders into the side grid (1 at first, build to 2 if ability allows)

offensive team makes a set number of passes (U11 we do 4 or 5) and then the goal is to send the ball to the opposite side.

The pass to the opposite side can be through on the ground (remaining defensive players are permitted to intercept this pass) or over the middle group.

If they succeed then they score 1 point and stay where they are, defensive team then goes to challenge the ball on opposite side. If the defensive team wins the ball, they take the place of the attacking team and play continues as it started.

Details

Shape of the attacking team (fill the box and be at good supporting positions)

Communication on offense

proper body shape to receive the pass

if 2 defenders closing, look to split

don't have to pass to opposite side after requisite number of passes, ensure the right opportunity

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