How it works
- Who starts
- Red 3, with the ball in the centre.
- Who takes part
- Four teams of three (red, blue, yellow and green), each beside its two goals, and the coach (E) with balls.
- What the ball does
- The team in possession passes it around and shoots at any free goal of another team.
- How to score
- A goal in any goal that is not yours, 1 point.
- When it ends
- Each period, after 3 minutes.
- How it restarts
- If the ball goes out or there is a goal, the coach feeds in another straight away.
- How players rotate
- Every 3 minutes the teams move round to the next side, clockwise.
Number of players
12-16 players
Format
3v3v3v3
Recommended
4 × 12 min
Rest 45s · High intensity
Space
Small-sided space
Space
20×20 m
Goal
Keep the ball among many opponents, read which goal is least protected and press right after losing it.
Description
A 20x20 square with eight small goals, two on each side. Four teams of three: each defends the two goals on its side and can score in the other six. Play with one ball (two if the group is ready). If the ball goes out, the coach feeds in another straight away from a different spot. You have to keep the ball and choose the moment and the goal to score in, and when you lose it, press straight away.
Step by step
- 1
Red 3 looks up: the blues are close to their goals and the bottom right one is free.
- 2
He passes to red 2, who has moved wide.
- 3
Red 2 dribbles and shoots at the bottom blue goal.
Rules
Each team defends its two goals and attacks the other six. A goal is 1 point. If the ball goes out, the coach feeds in another wherever they like. Nobody can stand still in front of their goal.
Equipment
- 8 small goals
- Bibs in 4 colours
- Balls next to the coach
Physical focus
Recommended times by goal
- Tactical: 4 × 3' · rest 0'45" · High intensityOrientativo
Rotation and restart
Every 3 minutes the teams move round to the next side, clockwise.
Coaching points
- Head up: which goal is unguarded?
- If you lose the ball, win it back straight away.
- Shoot early.
Common mistakes
The whole team stays back defending its goals.
How to correct: One defends and two attack.
Dribbling to the nearest goal even if it is defended.
How to correct: Look at all six and pick the freest.
Questions for the players
- “Which goal is least protected?”
- “What do you do when you lose the ball?”
Levels
- A · easyOne goal per side.
- B · standardAs described.
- C · advancedOnly goals with the weaker foot count.
If you have fewer or more players
- With 3 fewer: Three teams and six goals. (3v3v3)
- With 4 more: Teams of four in 25x25. (4v4v4v4)
- With odd numbers: One team with an extra player, who can't shoot.
Age
Variations
- Two balls. Two balls at once: you have to attack and defend at the same time.
- Closed goal. The coach calls a colour and those goals don't count for one minute.