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3v2 with a new wave of attackers
- 12 min
- 7–15 players
- 5v5
- 7v7
- Finishing & Scoring
- Counter-attack
A goal at one end, area about 30 x 25 m. Three attackers against two defenders. When the attack is over (goal, save or out of play) a new trio arrives with a new ball straight from the coach, and the two defenders carry on. After a few waves the defenders swap with a trio. The attackers practise using the overload with passing and running, the defenders practise working together (one presses, one covers). Progression: a defender gets help from a player arriving from behind after three seconds.
What the coach should look for
- Use the overload: pass when the defender is committed, carry when the space is there.
- The player without the ball runs to create space.
- Defenders: one presses, one covers and they talk.
- Finish at once when the chance is there.
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