25 min
14-18 players
Small-sided games
José Mourinho's 3v3 with two external zones and passes between the lines (U18)
Used at Chelsea, this drill consists of a 3v3 possession game with two external zones. It will help your players work on passing angles and playing between the lines.
Description
Mark out a central area of about 25x35m and then place 2 teams of 3 players inside. Then define a 2nd area all around the first one, about 4m wide, and repeat the operation a 2nd time to obtain a 3rd external area also 4m wide (see animation). Place 4 blue players within the 1st area and 4 red pl...
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