Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): transition to defense

TR1 : 2V2 Transition (10-15mins)

Set up: 

As shown in figuration

20x10 mini field( two halves)

2 lines for players marked with cones, on the corners across from each other. 

Description: aim to improve defensive transition.

2 players from blue team will start in the opposite halve from their line. Red team will start with the ball, dribbling the ball into the area to create a 2 vs 2. DF teams aim is to win the ball.

Once the ball is either won by the defending team or the ball goes out of play, The attacking team (red) will sprint over to the opposite area to defend their goal from the attacking team (blue). 

-AT goal across from player's lines

-DF goal in opposite half

Coaching points:

• observe AT players movements to make timely actions
• can players communicate effectively (ex. delay, drop back, cover, etc)