Zone Game 3v3

Objective:

To develop combined offensive and defensive play in a 3 vs. 3 game.
To encourage attacking players to get on the "blindside" of the defense to receive a pass.

Target:

Organization

Area 30 x 20 yards, with additional five-yard zones at each end.
Normal 3 vs.3 - but the only way to score is by "touch down" of ball with foot in end zone.
If ball goes out of play over end zone line or at side of end zone, defending team re-starts game with "goal kick" or "dribble-in" from end line.
If ball goes out over side line (not including end zone) play is re-started by "pass-in" (or throw-in if coach prefers).
Condition game to disallow any slide tackling.

Teaching

The only way to score is by dribbling or passing into end zone - both methods should be encouraged.
Players attempting to score should screen ball from opponent as he or she "touches down" - to protect both ball and player.
Attacking player "off-the-ball" should try to steal into an attacking space on the "blindside" of the defense.
Defending team must work collectively to stop "dribbler," and at same time avoid being "blindsided" by pass.

Progressions