3v2 fast break

Overview

This game improves quick attacking and combination play. The attackers must break forward in order to utilise the extra player and create a chance to score.

SET UP

• Pitch 50dys x 30yds split into two 25yd x 30yd areas

See complete set up here

What you get your players to do

One team plays as the attackers and players work in groups of three.

The opposing team plays as the defenders and players work in pairs.

Start the practice by passing into the defenders who must play a pass back into the three attackers who run forward quickly to attack. Immediately a 3v2 situation commences.

The attack ends when a goal is scored, the ball leaves the field, or if the defenders regain possession of the ball.

Rules

• The game is played for two halves of five minutes
• Each team takes a turn at attacking and defending for one half each with the aim of scoring more goals
• Each attack starts with a pass from you into the defenders who set back to the attacking players in order to create the 3v2 situation

Development/progression

To increase difficulty for the attackers you can add an extra defender as this will remove the 3v2 overload and create an even numbers game.