4v3 Keep Away

Set Up

Players will be put in groups of 7 around the field, and play 4v3 keep away. For the high school and college level, we want the players to make quick passes and move! After a player makes a pass, they must cut behind their defender to a new spot. The defense must always play the ball. You can create systems where if a player throws a bad pass or a defender knocks it down, they can switch roles.

Coaching Points and Progressions

  • MOVE! Offense must always be moving
  • After you make a pass, cut to find new space
  • Defense must always play the ball – slide and recover to the inside
  • Communicate on both sides!

Progressions

  • Give quicker time limits players can hold the ball
  • Add in picks on or off ball

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