Transition Drill

This drill is designed to be played at a quick pace. This dynamic game will allow you to focus on transition from offense to defense.

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Setup

Create a grid that is 15X15 and set 2 goals on eather end approximately 1 yard apart. Split the team into 2 teams (Red and Yellow).

Instructions

One player from each team will begin the match playing a simple 1v1 game to goal. Play is continuous until the ball goes over the end line or a goal is scored. The defender is out, and the first player in line at the end at which the ball goes through the goal or over the line should immediately attack the opposite goal against the remaining player. The play continues until one player scores 5 goals.

Variations

Play 2v2 or 3v3

Coaching Points

Help players early identify transition situations and take advantage of those situations whether they are defending or attacking. The quicker the player can recognize the situations, the easier it is for them to exploit their options.

Soccer Drill Focus

• Passing Drills
• Receiving Drills
• Possession Drills
• Defending Drills
• Attacking Drills

Soccer Drill Titled: Transition Drill
Tagged: soccer transition, Transition play, improving transitional play, soccer transition offense to defense, defense to offense transition
URL: http://www.soccerxpert.com/soccerdrills/id1252.aspx
Published by: Chris Johnson
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