Transition Game # 5
Transition is the change from a defensive stance when you don’t have the ball.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (35yds x 45yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 reg. goals with goalkeepers
- pinnies
Description:
- play 5v5
- 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)
Variation:
- 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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