2v2 Passing Game | Flipping Attack to Defense

Overview

• Run it with 8 players
• Field size: 20 x 20m
• Split into two teams of 4
• The team on the ball attacks; the other team defends

Objectives

• Get a feel for switching fast between attack and defense (transition)
• Speed up reads and finishing in a tight space
• Learn organized positioning when defending
• Build a short, focused, competitive edge

Setup

As soon as a goal goes in, teams flip attack and defense and go straight into the next round, with short breaks in between. It’s game after game, back to back.

1) Split your 8 players into two teams of 4.

2) Set up two goals inside a 20 x 20m area.

3) The attacking team keeps the ball and goes at goal.

4) The moment a goal is scored, flip attack and defense right away.

5) Give them about a 20-second breather at each switch.

6) Most goals inside the set time wins.