3v3 in three zones

• 6 players minimum
• 2 goals
• Field split into 3 zones

1. Play 3v3 across 3 zones — or 3v1, three times.
2. Defenders must stay in their zone.
3. Attacking players work the ball through each zone to score.
4. If they score, they get a new ball and play the opposite direction.

Restrict each zone to suit your topic

• Two touch in the defensive and midfield zones, unlimited in the attacking zone.
• Goals must be one touch.
• Every player must touch the ball in each zone before scoring.

Roles switch when

The attackers kick the ball out of bounds (side or endline), or a defender wins the ball and completes a pass to a teammate in a different zone.

Another transition option

Depending on numbers: when the ball is out or turned over, play stops, the three defenders move to the middle zone and become the attackers, and three new players join as defenders. The attacking team tries to stay on the field as long as possible.