Soccer 3 Team Transition Game #2 Training Drill
Setup
- 3 teams
- grid (40yds x 60yds)
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- blue team in the middle zone starts with the ball and attacks one end and tries to score by dribbling across end line
- play goes on until the blue team scores or the red team gets the ball across the middle line
- red team attacks now the opposite end defended by the grey team and the blue team moves behind the end line vacated by the red team
- defending team must start from behind the goal line and can enter field as soon as attacking team crosses the middle line
Variations
- play 3v3, 5v5 etc.
- limit number of touches
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points
- quick transitions
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
