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3v3 Control and Breakthrough

Enhance ball control, dribbling, and creativity in a small-sided game.

Dribbling15-16U189-1011-1213-14Adultgroup8 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar4.3 (22)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones to mark the playing area
  • Two small goals
  • Footballs
  • Bibs for team differentiation
Setup
  1. Area: 30x25 yard area marked with cones
  2. Goals: One small goal centred on each end line
  3. Team Red: 3 red outfield players spaced evenly across their own half
  4. Team Red GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the red team's goal
  5. Team Blue: 3 blue outfield players spaced evenly across their own half
  6. Team Blue GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the blue team's goal
  7. Equipment: Cones marking the four corners of the 30x25 yard area, two small goals centred on each end line
Instructions
  1. Start the game with one team in possession of the ball.
  2. Teams can make up to five passes before attempting to dribble past an opponent.
  3. If unsuccessful in the dribble, possession shifts to the opposing team.
  4. If the ball exits over the goal line, the goalkeeper restarts play.
  5. Restart play via a pass or dribble when the ball crosses the sideline. No offside rules apply.
Coaching Points
  • Improve dribbling with a good first touch and head up.
  • Disguise moves and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Encourage quick penetration and keep the ball active.
  • Reinforce awareness of passing options and space creation.
  • Allow free expression with techniques like step-overs.
  • Enhance supporting play after passing.
  • Focus on effective 1v1 finishing against the goalkeeper.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce maximum number of passes allowed before dribbling.
2. Increase the pitch size, reducing players' space awareness.
Make it easier:
1. Allow unlimited passes before dribbling.
2. Designate zones that players must dribble through to score.
3. Reduce pitch size to limit distance covered during play.
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