THEME
4 + 2 v 4 + 2 Switch of Play with Transition
DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)
A practice designed to improve players technique, movement, finishing and awareness of switching the play
with transition
ORGANISATION
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Area : 30 x 30 metres
6 Blues v 6 Yellows with 4 v 4 inside the area and 4 wall players on the outside of area as
seen above in diagram. Team in possession can use wall players to create overloads
Blue team start with possession with emphasizes on scoring, the only way to score is by
finishing in one of the four small goals protected by a Yellow wall player
If Yellow team win the ball, can they quickly transition to attack with the same objectives
with Blue team now transitioning to defend
Have a supply of footballs to keep the practice continually flowing
KEY FACTORS
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Let the game flow freely, not too much stops, let the players make their own decisions
Width and Depth with Positional play and rotation
First touch/Body shape /Back Foot
Awareness and communication are key!
Encourage players to react quickly to the ball going out of play, can we score? Do I need to defend?
Look for them to take advantage of scenarios when the opposition reacts slowly
Quick transitions in both attack and defense
End product
NOTES
Encourage players to play one/two football with emphasizes on quick switching of play after scoring.
Progression – if team scores they keep possession, will further improve tempo and work ethic