Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 9v9 Transition A to D

Technical Phase (20 mins)

Transition Game

Play starts with 1v1 - Red is looking to dribble across to opposite line. As soon as the red passes the line, this is the trigger for the next red to attempt to do the same.

If the blue defender managers to win the ball, they look to dribble out to either side, if successful the blue team is now attacking and the red is defending.

If a player in possession dribbles out of bounds then immediately there is a switch of roles and a transitional chance for the new team.

Progression

• The defender at times will get stuck in the middle, you can now have the defender swap out as long as they tag out.
• Make the game 2v2.

Coaching Points

• Show me how quickly you can switch mentality from A>D

• How can you deny the opponent space
• How can you force the opponent to play negative or predictable.

Conditioned Game (20 mins)

Transition A>D Game

Players play a normal match 7v7 format.  The key to this game is when a ball goes out of play.  Lets say the blue team kicks the ball out of bounds the player must chase that ball, in the meantime the red team can get a ball from any of the 6 cones and begin a counter attack.  The player who chased the original ball must place that ball back on top of the cone that was just used to start the transition.

Progression

• If the team in the transition scores within 8 seconds they get 3 points instead of 1. This puts an emphasis on both teams to transition effectively so you can hit your main points.
• Ball must be taken from which ever half the ball has gone out in to make it more challenging.

• Show me how quickly you can apply pressure to the ball
• Show me how we can deny the opposition team space, emphasize all players must switch mentality quickly
• Can you delay the attack to allow your team mate to get back onto the field.