Soccer Sudden Transition Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- grid (35yds x 45yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends a goal
- on coach's command the attacking team leaves the ball to the defending team who quickly attacks
Variations
- limit number of touches for attacking team
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: support position lateral to ball
- Attacking: combination play (1-2, double pass, overlap, take over)
- Attacking: unbalancing the defense
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Attacking: supporting angle and distance to ball
- Defending: quick transition
- Defending: positioning to provide cover and balance
- Defending: defend vital space - squeeze toward center (compactness-concentration)
- Defending: defend space behind
- Defending: track players
