Soccer Transition Game # 4 Training Drill

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Setup

• 3 teams
• 2 goalies
• grid (40yds x 50yds)
• cones to mark off area
• 2 goals
• good supply of balls
• pinnies
• 15-25 min

Rules & Objectives

• one defending team in front of each goal as shown (red + blue)
• one attacking team starts in the middle
• the attacking team starts with the ball and attempts to score on one goal with the defenders (red) trying to prevent this
• if the ball is won by the defending team the defenders give it right back to the attacking team who
• now starts an attack on the other goal which is defended by the blue team
• switch roles after 5-7 minutes

Variations

• play 3v3v3, 5v5v5 etc.
• create a numbers up situation (i.e. 5 attackers vs. 2 x 3 defenders)
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

• quick transitions
• communication
• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• decision making