15 min
14-18 players
Small-sided games
3v3 Opposition with Goalkeepers and Neutral Support Players (U18)
3v3 play on a half-field with two central neutral supports to execute one-two-three passes and attack the depth after the build-up play.
Description
Set up a field with 2 large goals and their goalkeepers, then position 3 players in each half, and in the center of the field, add 2 neutral midfielders who play in support for both teams.
Each time possession is regained, the team must restart through a neutral support, follow up with a give-an...
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