Drills / Team practice

3v2 to goal

Three attackers break against two defenders and a goalkeeper. Find the free player, finish quickly.

Players
6 to 12, plus a goalkeeper
Space
Half of a 7v7 pitch
Kit
A goal, balls, bibs
Time
15 minutes
Age
Under-10s and older
GK123
  • Pass
  • Run
  • Dribble

Set up

  • Three attackers start at halfway with a ball. Two defenders start level with the penalty area.

How it works

  1. The attackers have ten seconds to score.
  2. If the defenders win it, they score by dribbling over halfway.
  3. Rotate groups each go.

What to work on

  • Attack quickly, before the defenders get set.
  • The player on the ball runs at a defender to "fix" them, so they cannot cover.
  • The other two spread wide, so one is always free.
  • Shoot early and low when you are in range.

Easier

Take away the time limit.

Harder

A third defender recovers from halfway after three seconds.

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