20 min
10-20 players
Small-sided games

Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting (U18)

3v3 game with goalkeepers and two wide supports to create link-ups on the wide areas and find a situation for a give-and-go or a cross before shooting.

Description

On a 40 x 30 m field, organize a 3vs3 with 2 neutral side supports in the channels (white zones) and 2 goalkeepers.

The small-sided game proceeds as follows: 
1. Systematic play starts by the goalkeepers.
2. The side supports play one-touch and serve as a relay to eliminate a defender.
3. With ...

Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting

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