Soccer Transition Game # 5 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 has 2 attackers in the attacking half and 3 defenders in the defending half
  • if possession is won the ball has to be passed across the middle line to one of the two attackers
  • now one defender can move up into the attacking half to support his attackers
  • if possession is lost the defender that went forward must get back to defend in his own defensive
  • half (he cannot defend in his attacking half)

Variations

  • limit number of touches
  • allow two defenders to move up into attacking half
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • supporting angle and distance to ball
  • support position lateral to ball
  • combination play (1-2, double pass, overlap, take over)
  • quick transition

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