Soccer Transitions Team Game Training Drill

Setup

  • 3 teams
  • 2 goalies
  • grid (45yds x 60yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • 2 goals
  • good supply of balls
  • pinnies
  • 15-25 min

Rules & Objectives

  • grey team in the middle zone starts with the ball and attacks one end and tries to score
  • play goes on until the grey team scores or the red team gets the ball into the middle zone under control
  • red team attacks now the opposite end defended by the blue-white team and the gray team moves
  • to the end zone vacated by the red team

Variations

  • play 4v4, 5v5 etc.
  • limit number of touches
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • quick transitions
  • combination play
  • angle, distance and timing of support
  • vision
  • decision making
  • verbal and visual communication

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Attacking, Passing, Possession

Number of Players: 9+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 8 to 11

Format:

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