The 3-5-2 is an exciting system because of the strength in the midfield (5 players), the ability to attack from wide positions as well as internally, and the good numbers it presents on defense. Coach Berticelli takes you on a guided tour of the 3-5-2 system. He provides an excellent overview of the 3-5-2 and highlights the strengths and weaknesses the system presents. He also presents training exercises to use for each area of the field (for the defenders, the mid-fielders, and the front runners) that will help your athletes practice their positions and make the 3-5-2 a more effective system for your team!
1999. 45 minutes.

A detailed, well-presented video designed for the coach looking for a number of ideas and activities that will help players in their quest to improve on their ability to score goals. All exercises are activities less than 4 vs. 4; players will learn more than they do in typical game sequences because of the less-crowded, more focused conditions. In this excellent learning environment, Jason Vittrup presents a wide range of shooting exercise ranging from technical to tactical, giving the coach much to choose from depending on the players and the areas needing the most work. Excellent instruction features graphics of the exercises and live instruction.

1999. 45 minutes.

Coach Evans offers an explanation of the drills and several options that accompany them while using the triangle offense for any level of soccer. Coach Evans shows how the triangle offense will work for your team despite the different player make-ups or abilities that your team may possess. This system is versatile enough to use against many different styles of play that your team may come up against. Evans shows several options ranging from basic to sophisticated to help you adapt your team's level of play to the skills being taught. This video shows how the triangle offense is utilized by dropping the two forwards to help with defensive stability in the midfield. Coach Evans demonstrates this phenomenal system in an easy to understand way by diagramming every aspect of the offense. This is a quality tape that any coach or player can use to better understand this effective, versatile offense.

70 minutes. 2003.

Coach Evans shows in this video the technical and tactical drills used to train your soccer players the Triangle Offense. Coach Evans illustrates the fundamentals of outside and inside foot cutting that you can do either with cones or with the presence of a defender. This video also presents the many techniques that Coach Evans uses when teaching his players how to beat defenders one on one. This includes the different uses of the crossover and even how to beat two defenders with the double crossover. Coach Evans stresses the accuracy of your players shooting, demonstrating the different drills he uses when teaching his players, including the use of benches in front of the net as a goalie's weak spot. Coach Evans uses some of his own team video highlights to prove how these drills have taught his players and brought success to the Oklahoma program over the years. This video is an excellent guide to teach any age group the fundamentals and techniques needed to be successful!

59 minutes. 2003.

Coach Schellas Hyndman, who has a .773 career winning percentage with over 400 collegiate level wins, teaches how to build a dominating pressure defense through multiple 2 v 2 defensive drills. Using markerboard presentation and on-field player demonstration, Coach Hyndman diagrams and demonstrates each drill emphasizing ball pressure, early/clear communication, and forcing the ball wide. He teaches strategies through each drill to stop opponents from passing and scoring and regaining possession close to the opponent's goal. Each drill focuses on stopping penetration and passing by forcing the opponent into a position that benefits your defense. Coach Hyndman emphasizes the keys to defensive support using clear communication, excellent positioning, and closing out the gaps. These enthusiastic and competitive drills will help your defense get more interceptions, force low percentage shots, and gain great position to transition into scoring opportunities for your offense. Use these drills to build a great pressure defense and complement Coach Hyndman's 7 Full-Field Defensive Pressure Drills video!

45 minutes. 2004.