4v3 Keep Away Game with Ricky Fried

Summary

This 4v3 drill will help your players make quicker decisions, play better team offense+defense.

Tags

4v3AdvancedAttackCollegeCommunicationDefenseGame - Live PlayHigh SchoolIntermediateMidfieldOff Ball Defensive PlaySmall Area GamesTeam PassingU14Women’s Lacrosse

Set Up

Put 4 offensive players in a box, with 3 defenders in the middle. The offense will have 1 ball and will play keep away. The defense must be able to play the ball, and have backside zone like offense so they can slide and recover quickly!

Coaching Points and Principles

  • Offense – Move the ball quick! Off ball players move your feet so be in good passing lanes
  • Defense – Communicate, always make sure 1 player is pressuring the ball with the backside help inside not allowing skips!

Progressions

  • Make playing area smaller for harder offense possessions
  • Play 3v2
  • For younger players (U8-u12) or less experienced players, play 4v2 or 3v1 so the offense can move the ball a little easier

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