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Diagram of the 3v3 to 1v1 drill

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How the drill works

Two teams of four players two keepers three zones no offside if ball leaves play, the coach will start .

the coach passes a new ball onto the pitch Coach can distribute both sides equally according to the moves dominated. Both team should get equal distribution of balls from coach. 2 team's player into their defensive zone to become the sweeper / covering defender. The aim of the game is to win 3v3 zone and dribble in to the defend zone with 1v1 transition and finish it by scoring. When defender gets the ball from the opponent they can clear or pass to their team mate where 3v3 continues again.

Rotate the players so that each player spends time in the sweeper position.