Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U14 Transitions in possession

General (15 mins)

10-12 players

Yellow neutral if needed to create overload (Odd numbers)

30 x 40 central zone (2 30 x 20's) 150m2 (8) APP, 133.3m2 APP (9), 120m2 APP (10) All intensive

30 x 5 neutral channels (x2) 150m2 APP - Intensive

30 x 50 total area 125m2 - 150 m2 APP - All Intensive

Problem:

Aggressive high pressing from out of possession team

Create overloads 

Commit opposition players

Targets:

1 point for regaining possession within 5 seconds of losing it (If needed for intensity)

1 point for switching play from one side to the other (green to green)

3 points for switching play in under 3 passes

Conditions:

Must play from one green to the other to transition to other side of the pitch

All players must transition within 3 seconds

Defending team must play to opposite green to transition

Play below waist height

One defender rests on halfway line for 5 seconds before switching (If needed for overloads)

Challenges:

Can we combine 1 touch?

Can we switch in under 3 passes?

Can we create a diamond to maximise space?

Blocks:

4 x 3 minute blocks (4 minutes if intensity stays high)

Interventions:

Pre block 1: Transition introduction

Post block 1: Height width and depth as a question, team discussion

Post block 2: Diamond in transition (First 2 players arrive and go wide, last 2 one floats one is the point)

Post block 3: Receiving the ball under pressure or to play into space (Safe foot, back foot)

Post block 4: Review of transitions and receiving techniques