Control the ball well when trying to beat the opponent in the 1v1. Using speed and skill to beat the defender. Try to move the ball quickly, using a maximum of one or two touches. Try to get players to use one touch passing and only to depend on a second touch when they have to control a poor pass. When we make the pass between the lines to the attackers it should be a firm pass.

Pay attention to the passes and the speed which the ball circulates at. Never lose control over the speed of the ball, speed up or slow down the ball’s speed. Timing of the pass is key to how the player receives the ball whether a through ball for the player to run on to.

Support is key and players should consider when to support from in front and when to support from behind and out wide. How does this change the way we pass into feet and into space.

Players should try to finish by taking into account the goalkeeper's position and the best place to put the ball. Players should always be alert for rebounds and poor clearances.

Coach your players tactics to beat a 3-5-2

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Break Down 3-5-2 With 4-3-3

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Written by Dave Clarke

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3-5-2 system can be incredibly difficult to break down, use this drill to find ways that a 4-3-3 system can pressurise the opponent leading to counter attacking opportunities

Coaching Objectives

3-5-2 is a popular system that creates a lot of attacking options, clever tactics and organisation are needed to counter this system.

Drill Setup

25 Mins
21 Players
1 Large & 3 Small Goals
10 Bibs
Full Pitch y

What the Players Do

For this drill you need to use the area between the two penalty areas on a full pitch with on large goal at one end and three small goals at the other. You need 21 players, goals, bibs and balls. Play…

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