Transition Exercise
Transition Exercise
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Players Required:12
Balls Required:
Goals Required:
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Set Up:
The attacking team plays 5v6, looking to score in the big goal. The defense plays in a 4-2, and the attackers play in a 2-3. When the defenders win the ball, they try to finish in one of the two small goals. Whenever the defense shoots the ball, the Feeder immediately plays a second ball into the attacking team (Player 1 in the diagram) to start a fast transition to goal. After ten minutes, the teams switch roles.
Coaching Points:
1 Speed of Play – Take advantage of superior numbers by attacking at high speed.
2. Transition – Anticipate turnovers so that you can get in behind the defense.
3 Attacking – Make positive first touches to goal and look for early crosses.