Three-zone possession drill (basic) — Football Drill

Possession, Passing, Defending, First touch

Three teams, one per zone (30×15 m divided into three 10×15 m areas). The teams in the end zones keep possession and try to pass to the other end zone. The middle team sends 2 players in to win the ball in the end zone and 1 stays in the middle to cut out passes between the areas. When the ball is won or goes out, the team that lost it moves into the middle. A point is scored when the ball is played successfully from end to end.

Three-zone possession drill (basic) - football drill

Quality Factors

The end-zone players spread out well and provide passing lanes in both directions. The middle team presses as a compact unit — one presses, the others screen. Possession under pressure and quick transitions to defending.

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Training Info

Three-zone possession drill (basic) is a football drill on TacticsBoard. Category: Possession, Passing, Defending, First touch. Age group: U10+. Browse more football drills or create your own for free.

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