Transition - Defending to attacking
Exercise description:
In a 30 x 15 space. The exercise shows 9 players. 4v4 + 1 (Can be done with larger numbers.
1. The coach serves in a ball to the orange team.
2. They attempt to keep the ball with the help of the red floater, who plays for the team in possession.
3. Two blues enter from the other box and press to try and win the ball back.
4. After five or more passes the oranges can play the ball into a target goal, which represents playing away from the pressure and passing to a wide player.
5. If blues win the ball, they find a teammate in the opposite box and all the blues, plus the floating player and two oranges transition to the next area.
Coaching points:
Reaction in the transition.
Pressure and force the play one way.
Body shape
Possession when the ball is won.
Angles of support
Intended outcome:
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To improve winning the ball back and keeping possession.
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Making play predictable.
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Improve communication
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Improve quick play and passing through chaos.
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Help the defenders work as a unit
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Instill competition
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Realistic actions
Variations:
Take out the number of passes needed and add a third defender.
Possible Performance Problems:
After the ball is won, the possession is hectic and not controlled.
Be ready to focus
Keep scanning the area and visualize playing in a game.
Accept mistakes - Find solutions
Coach your teammates
Communicate
Applaud good play
Be ready to pass or receive the ball
Reactions
Be willing to move
Make the tackle
React quickly in transition
Body shape
Disguised passes
Quality passing