Triangle Breakthrough

Objective

• -Use angles to support
• -Receive and play forward
• -Break a line with a pass

Setup

1. 1Mark a square with a small target zone in the middle using cones.
2. 2Create three outside stations, one on each side of the square.
3. 3Players work in groups of three with one ball per group.

How to play

1. 1One player starts at each outside station and the ball begins with a passer.
2. 2The passer plays into the middle player, who sets or turns the ball to the third player.
3. 3The third player then carries or passes into the target zone and the group rotates.
4. 4Keep the action flowing so players constantly change places.
5. 5Make sure each move finishes with a forward action.

Progressions

• +Switch To Score: two switches before scoring
• +Five Second Counter-Press: three seconds to win it back
• +Target Zone Bonus: only goals started from a pocket count
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Switch To Score: switch earns a bonus point rather than being compulsory
• -Five Second Counter-Press: eight seconds and fewer opponents
• -Target Zone Bonus: widen the pocket zones
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Switch To Score — A goal only counts after the ball has been switched from one side of the pitch to the other.
• -Five Second Counter-Press — On losing the ball the team has five seconds to win it back before dropping into shape.
• -Target Zone Bonus — Extra points for playing into marked pockets between the lines before finishing.
• -Overload Rotation — One team plays with an extra player for two minutes then the overload rotates.
• -Restart Realism — All restarts are played as in a match — throw-ins, goal kicks and corners rather than a coach ball.
• -Two-Goal Decision — Each team attacks two small goals, so defenders must decide which threat to cover.
• -Limited Touch Build-Up — Maximum three touches in your own half, unlimited once you pass the halfway line.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Flat supporting runs
• -Forcing the turn when the set is better
• -Poor spacing around the receiver