Sudden Transition
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (35yds x 45yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals with goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- play 6v6
- each team defends a goal
- on coach’s command the attacking team leaves the ball to the defending team who quickly attacks
Variation:
- 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
- combination play (1-2, double pass, overlap, take over)
- unbalancing the defense
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
- supporting angle and distance to ball
Defending:
- quick transition
- positioning to provide cover and balance
- defend vital space – squeeze toward center (compactness-concentration)
- defend space behind
- track players
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