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3v1 Keep-Away

Keep the ball off the defender. Open your body to both options, support on an angle after every pass, and split him when he over-commits.

Live animationRON
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
4
Recommended
Pitch
30 × 24 m
Setup space
Level
Beginner
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U6-U8
Any format

Setup & instructions

Three players keep the ball from one defender in a box. Emphasise an open body to see both team-mates, support on angles, and disguising the pass to split the defender. On a loss, the player who lost it goes in. Rotate regularly.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Open body to see both options
  • Support on an angle, not flat
  • Move after you pass
  • Split the defender when he commits
  • Weight the pass to the back foot

Common mistakes

  • Standing still after passing
  • Square body, only one option
  • Forcing the split too early
  • Passing into the defender

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • One-touch only (see the variant)
  • Smaller box (see the variant)
  • Two defenders (a 3v2)

Regressions

  • Bigger box, more time
  • Two-touch minimum to settle
  • Passive defender
Equipment
Cones×3
Audience
U6-U8

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