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  • The aim of the drill is to develop handling in a short space.

COACHING POINTS

  • The attacking 3 emphasis is to beat the defending 2.
  • Hips facing upfield and accuracy and speed of pass crucial. 

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Race to cone - 3 v 2 | Decision making

Race to cone - 3 v 2:

  • One ball and 6 cones.
  • 15m x 15m.

    • Setup the practice as shown. The first two players run up to the half way line of the grid and place the ball down before continuing their run to the end of the grid before turning around to defend.

    The remaining 3 players (attackers) can go as soon as the ball is placed down and then they play a 3 v 2.

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    React to Situation - 3 vs 2 | Decision making

    React to Situation - 3 vs 2:

    Players should pass in a line on the whistle.

    The 2 players closest to the ball go out to the line and as soon as they turn the 3 remaining players then attack with the intention of scoring.

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    3 vs 2 - Sprint to support | Decision making

    3 vs 2 - Sprint to support:

    15m x 35m Grid.

    1 Attacker starts on the half way line of the grid, with the other two outside of the grid back to back with two defenders. On the command the one attacker runs around the red cone, with the other one running around the blue cone - likewise for the defenders.

    Once they have run around the cones a 3 vs 2 will develop. If the player with the ball passes immediately this will give a 3 vs 2 in the middle of the pitch.

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    3 v 2 Positioning | Decision making

    3 v 2 Positioning:

    • The aim of the drill is to develop handling in a short space.

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