Soccer Transitions Game # 6 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals. 2 cone goals (4-5yds)
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks one goal with goalie plus an adjacent cone goal
- coach plays the ball in determines how many players from each team come on the field to play (1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5)
- if a goal is scored all players leave the field until coach decides how many players play in the next game
- teams score on cone goals by dribbling through it (2 points)
Variations
- teams can score on any goal
- one team defends the cone goals and the other team the goals with goalies
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- communication
- support teammates
- fast transitions
- spread out
- quick finish
- switch point of attack
- quick decision making
