Sesión de Fútbol (Avanzado): Attacking : Thursday

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1v1 Transition Game – Attack/Defend

Area: 15 x 15 yards

Setup:

• One player from the Red team starts with the ball and attacks 1v1 against a Yellow defender.

• Once the Red player finishes the attack (goal, miss, or ball out), they must immediately transition to defend against a Yellow player who is ready with a ball to attack the opposite way.

• The drill continues with fast-paced transitions between attacking and defending.

Scoring:

• Teams score by successfully finishing their attacking phase with a goal.

Rounds:

• Round 1: First team to 10 goals

• Round 2: First team to 15 goals

• Round 3: First team to 18 goals

Coaching Points:

• Quick transition from attack to defense

• 1v1 attacking creativity and finishing

• Defensive positioning and recovery speed

• Awareness and readiness to react

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3v2 to 5v3 Transition Game

Set-Up:

• Grid size: 40x40 yards

• Two teams

Objective:

Build out from a 3v2 situation. Once the striker receives the ball, the play transitions into a 5v3 attacking overload.

How It Works:

• Play starts with one team in possession, building out in a 3v2 setup.

• The goal is to find and connect with the highest player (the strikers).

• Once the strikers receives the ball:

  • Both wingers and the #6 (holding midfielder) join the attack, transitioning the play into a 5v3.

• If the attacking team scores, they keep possession and get the ball back. 

• If they lose the ball or fail to score, the other team takes over and begins their build.

Progressions:

Round 1:

• The defending #6 is not allowed during opponent Build 

• First team to 8 goals wins.

Round 2:

• The defending #6 is now allowed to press defend during Buildout 

• First team to 10 goals wins.

Round 3:

• Free play — no restrictions.

• First team to 12 goals wins.

Attacking Coaching Points (3v2)

• Play Quickly into the Highest Player

  • Encourage immediate recognition and execution of the first pass forward.

  • Time and angle of support from the other two players is key.

• Create Width and Depth

  • Spread out to stretch the two defenders.

  • One player should always look to provide depth (penetration), the others offer width and support.

• Decision-Making in the Final Third

  • Encourage composed finishes, not rushed shots.

  • Recognize when to pass vs. when to shoot.

• Third-Man Runs

  • Look for clever off-the-ball movement to unbalance the defenders.

  • Combination play (e.g. wall pass, overlap) to break lines.

Defending Coaching Points (5v3)

• Delay the Attack

  • First defender pressures the ball to slow play.

  • Second defender covers the central space to protect the goal.

• Compactness and Communication

  • Stay tight together to deny passing lanes.

  • Constant communication between the two defenders is crucial.

• Force Wide and Win the Ball

  • Guide the attacker toward the sidelines to limit options.

  • Tackle only when the timing is right — don't dive in.

Transition Moments (Both Directions)

• React Quickly

  • Transition immediately when possession changes — no pauses.

  • Encourage "next action" mentality: can we counter? Can we recover?

• Shape Adjustment

  • Attackers become defenders and vice versa — players must recognize and adjust their positioning fast.

• Communication and Recovery Runs

  • As numbers shift, players must talk and recover to protect/attack space.