Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 5v2 Transition Box

5v2 Transition Box - Animation (20 mins)

Instructions:

• 5v2 in each box as the ball moves from one side to the other

• 2 defenders enter the box of 5 to win the ball back

• Once the ball is won, pass back to own team and the game continues with opposition defenders

Progressions:

• Additional defenders

• Complete X passes to score

Attacking Coaching Points:

• Occupy the space with balance and create passing angles to receive the ball.

• Pass with accuracy and good weight that allows the receiver to play quickly

• 1st touch should allow the receiver to move the ball away from danger and quickly perform next action

• Check to see what the picture of the play looks like before receiving a pass from team mate

Defending Coaching Points:

• Play as compact as possible and communicate which defender should press, which direction she/he should make the opponent pass (by closing off passing angles) and where she/he is going next after that last movement.

• Press with pace and controlled aggression at the appropriate moment.

• Moment is when the receivers head goes down, takes a bad touch or plays a poor pass.