3v3 with wide neutrals
Three play three in the middle, with a neutral player in each wide channel who plays for the team on the ball and cannot be tackled.
- Ages
- U13–U15
- Players
- 8: 3v3 plus 2 neutrals (N) in the wide channels
- Area
- 30×20 yd
- Time
- 15 min
One example
Pressed? Use the neutral — now it's 4v3.
Coaching points
- Use the neutral to make it 4v3 or 5v3 when you are pressed.
- After a pass out wide, move forward for the return.
- Neutrals: play forward early, the defenders can't touch you.
- Ask: where is the spare player right now?
Equipment: cones for the channels, 2 mini goals, bibs, 1 ball
Based on FIFA Training Centre — Ages 12-15: Optimising game application, in our own words.