4 v 4 + 2 neutral players: positive transition

Goal:

Transition

Soccer Tactics

Equipment

6 vests (4 of one color, 2 of another one)
2 goals
Markers
Balls

Preparation

Playing Area: 30×25 meters / 33×27 yds
Players: 10 + 2 goalkeepers
Duration: 30 minutes
Series: 5 of 5 minutes each with 1 minute of recovery between sets

4 v 4 + 2 neutral players: positive transition

Summary

Simplified game to train positive transitions with quick restarts

Organization

Create a playing field measuring 30×15 meters/33×16 yards and divide it into two halves. Place a goal on both short sides of the field. Divide the players into two teams of four. On one half of the field, play 3 v 3 with the ball for the attacking team, while on the other half place the remaining teammate from both teams (as shown in the picture). Create two 5-meter-wide side lanes on both long sides of the field. Place a neutral player inside each lane (as in the picture) The goalkeepers defend the goals.

Description

The exercise starts with a 3 v 3 in one half of the field with possession for the attacking team, which must try to score
If the defending team regains possession, it must try to pass the ball to the teammate in the opponent's half of the field, attempting to create a quick counterattack
The two neutral players always play with the team in possession and provide width to the action to facilitate a possible counterattack
If the defending team, after regaining possession, manages to pass the ball to a teammate in the opponent's half of the field, two teammates and two opponents can move to the same half of the field
At the end of each series, replace the two outside neutral players

Rules

Jokers have a maximum of two touches

Variations

Limit the number of touches by the team in possession

Coaching Points

Create triangles of possession to avoid the opposing player, trapping them inside the triangles themselves
Focus on reacting to negative transitions: when possession is lost, the player closest to the ball presses the opponent while teammates move closer
After regaining possession, encourage players to play as quickly as possible towards the forward to train a very offensive positive transition
Encourage players to make counter-movements to lose the marker and receive the ball

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