Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Transition Practice 12 Players

Transition Practice 4v2

Session Organisation:

12 players in group

Play 4v2 in each end area, middle group defending first.

2 players quickly press to win ball back.

After 5 passes whites can transfer to opposite end through greens.

Greens in zone look to cut off passing opportunities through to blues.

Unlimited touches.

Team in possession 5 passes = 1pt.

2 minutes per rotation, 15 second rest x 5.

Coaching Points:

In possession -

• Make space as big as possible.
• Select when to stay on the ball, when to pass the ball.
• Draw in defenders to play through them when possible.
• Quick movements to support the player on the ball.
• Disguise needed to play through defending players in the red zone.

• 1st in close the ball.
• 2nd in read the movement of the ball.
• 2 defenders in red zone look to cut out passing channels for ball to be played through to blues.

Progression:

Go to 2 touch.

Go to 1 touch.

Make space smaller (team in possession).

Make space larger (team out of possession).