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**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 08:36 AM

Simple but almost never implemented why because kids just do not have the following.
Good First Touch,Good Passes to Feet,Proper runs/angle of support
WE ARE TALKING ABOUT PRESSURE WITH THE ABOVE FOLLOWING NOT TRAINING

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 08:45 AM

Players need to play both sides of the ball in 3v3. You cannot have an all-time defender and succeed. 3v3 demands a dynamic, high pressure game with good supporting angles. Think triangles and movement off the ball. The best 3v3 teams can play quick and have good stamina.

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 09:28 AM

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Will a good player on the larger soccer field translate to 3v3? This Sunday is our first go around at 3v3. We really have no idea what to expect but, the few video clips I have seen on youtube make it seem like a much faster game that rewards those who can take quick shots etc. We have a couple cerebral defenders with good first touch on our 3v3 team will this translate well on the small pitch

Any player that is good at 3 v 3 will be good at full sided, but not all good full sided players are good at 3 v 3.

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 09:40 AM

3 Things For 3V3

Speed, technical ability, and your head on a swivel

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Any player that is good at 3 v 3 will be good at full sided, but not all good full sided players are good at 3 v 3.

Not to true at all. I know of several boys who are average full field players, but exceptional 3v3 players. They have been playing 3v3 with the same boys in the same system for so long it is second nature.

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 09:46 AM

Creativity, vision, a solid first touch, and accuracy. Speed is definitely a piece of it as well but if you have the others you can fill in nicely.

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 09:48 AM

For development of younger kids would you rather have them in a "system" where they play with the same kids season after season and dominate or cycle through different teammates and have to learn a new style of play and new teammates each 3v3 season. It seems if your goal is to win tournaments to constantly play with the same kids would be the obvious choice but, one might develop more by not constantly playing on a strong team

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

For development of younger kids would you rather have them in a "system" where they play with the same kids season after season and dominate or cycle through different teammates and have to learn a new style of play and new teammates each 3v3 season. It seems if your goal is to win tournaments to constantly play with the same kids would be the obvious choice but, one might develop more by not constantly playing on a strong team

There is no "development" in 3v3. You benefit by touches on the ball which is great, and that is enhanced by gaining experience with the same team. Once you learn the strategy of possesion through quick ball movement away from pressure it's all about first touch. Look for openings and quick one-touch shots. With experience the good teams take speed and athletics out of the equation. just stand in one place, move the ball, and make the other team chase.

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 10:47 AM

First time out they may struggle against the 3v3 regulars. Make sure they play with one defender in the middle and two wing players. The middle person cannot push to far forward or you will killed on the counter. If he does push forward the wing player not involved must drop back, or you will be susceptible to a quick shot from the half-way line if you turn over the ball and have no one back to defend the open goal.

Best strategy is have point player take it over half-way, draw in a player and then play it to the wing player that is covered ( he will have to work his way open), this leave the back side wide open if the wing can get lose and play a through ball that avoids the defensive player sitting in front of goal. The other wing player will then receive it and have a one v one with the defender at the top of the box or a quick shot.

You need at least one player that can beat another player one v one to be win in 3v3.

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Will a good player on the larger soccer field translate to 3v3? This Sunday is our first go around at 3v3. We really have no idea what to expect but, the few video clips I have seen on youtube make it seem like a much faster game that rewards those who can take quick shots etc. We have a couple cerebral defenders with good first touch on our 3v3 team will this translate well on the small pitch

Quick mind, quick feet and skills to put the ball where they want it to go. But none of that matters unless you get them all clicking together with the angles down.

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Creativity, vision, a solid first touch, and accuracy. Speed is definitely a piece of it as well but if you have the others you can fill in nicely.

3v3 is a system soccer. Kids need great technical skill and must be patient and and be able to play both sides of field.

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 12:19 PM

Mi boy play 3v3 he very good. Me like to cheer him on when his teem do well. They going to play well this Sundae. Me think they win u10

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

There is no "development" in 3v3. You benefit by touches on the ball which is great, and that is enhanced by gaining experience with the same team. Once you learn the strategy of possesion through quick ball movement away from pressure it's all about first touch. Look for openings and quick one-touch shots. With experience the good teams take speed and athletics out of the equation. just stand in one place, move the ball, and make the other team chase.

What you just described above, is "development," and nothing does it better than 3v3. Ball movement, possession, first touch, looking for opening, quick one touch shots, using experience to offset another teams speed and athletics. You left out defense and moving without the ball. And do all of this under extreme pressure. That is development.

One other huge benefit is the mentality of creating a winner. I'm not referring to the whole team as much as the individual players ability to dig deep, make extraordinary efforts to push forward, defend, challenge for 50/50's, and have a relentless work ethic. You can quickly observe even at a young age which one have the "it" factor and which ones don't.

As the teams & players get older, better and more experienced the benefit of 3v3 is minimized. It's different for everyone but for in general, the younger they start the better.

**Unregistered** · 10-24-2014, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

What you just described above, is "development," and nothing does it better than 3v3. Ball movement, possession, first touch, looking for opening, quick one touch shots, using experience to offset another teams speed and athletics. You left out defense and moving without the ball. And do all of this under extreme pressure. That is development.

One other huge benefit is the mentality of creating a winner. I'm not referring to the whole team as much as the individual players ability to dig deep, make extraordinary efforts to push forward, defend, challenge for 50/50's, and have a relentless work ethic. You can quickly observe even at a young age which one have the "it" factor and which ones don't.

As the teams & players get older, better and more experienced the benefit of 3v3 is minimized. It's different for everyone but for in general, the younger they start the better.

One last thing i forgot, and it's probably the single most important thing, IT'S FUN AND THE KIDS LOVE IT!!!