3v1 is a popular training format in football that develops players' ability to play with numerical advantage and disadvantage. This keyword includes drills that teach players to make quick decisions in possession, improve passing accuracy, and increase understanding of space utilization. The exercises help the team strengthen their offensive and defensive play effectively.

In groups of four, play 3v1 (this can be scaled according to the group size, but with a smaller group it stays more active). The goal is to score by passing through a gate. If the defender manages to steal the ball, they try to dribble the ball through any gate, and then the attackers start again. It's beneficial if the gates are different colors, so the attackers can communicate with each other ("red!").

The defender can be changed, for example, after 3 defender goals. The aim is for the pass to come through the gate to a player in motion, in front of the player, so that the ball is controlled forward and the speed never stops.

Football (soccer) drill library: 3v1

Drills: 3v1

Passing and Moving to Receive

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