DRILL
Irregular 3 v 2
  • Purpose
    Players need to handle cleanly around the contest and take advantage of extra bodies in the area to get an effective clearance.
  • Focus
    Skills under pressure, Contested ball, Decision Making, Run & Carry
  • Skills
    Tackle, Handball Quick
  • 14
    Players

  • 11+
    Ages

  • 1
    Balls

  • 8
    Cones

  • 30
    Distance

  • 4
    Opp Strip

  • Assign 4 defenders who start on cones 1-4. Injured player or assistant can be final receiver (D), remaining players form even numbers on cones (A - B - C).
  • To start the drill, the coach rolls the ball towards A, B or C, and simultaneously calls out the number of one of the defenders (a number between 1 and 4). This defender becomes active and can run to the contest.
  • Attackers (A - B - C) use run and quick hands to draw the player and work the ball to (D). Stationary defenders who didn't get their number called by the coach can't move, but can still intercept and tackle should the ball or a player come too close.
    No kicking allowed
    Defenders can tackle
  • Have several rounds of 3 v 1 to warm-up. Progress by calling TWO numbers at the start, e.g. 'ONE!' 'FOUR', which allows both those players to run, making it a 3 v 2.
  • Rotate defenders after several turns. For seniors, you can progress to a 3 v 3 for maximum difficulty.

Gather Give Bump

GROUPS OF
AGES 13+

Kick & Follow-up Hands

PLAYERS 16+
AGES 11+

Help After Poor Disposal

PLAYERS 20+
AGES 13+