Overview
- Who: Players U12 and up
- Field size: 40m x 50m
- Numbers: 9 players (4 in the 2v2 — two attacking, two defending; 2 joining from the sides; 1 keeper; 2 waiting)
Objectives
- Learn to switch from attack to defense fast
- Work on defensive positioning and timing
- Make sharp decisions with the clock running
- Build confidence and reads in 1v1 situations
Setup
This is a transition drill that runs in two phases. Players start by attacking 2v2, and the moment they score or lose the ball, they flip straight from attack to defense and move into a 1v1 on the other side.
１）Kick off the 2v2 attacking phase. Two attackers go for goal while two defenders work to win the ball.
２）As soon as a goal goes in or the defenders win it, everyone moves right away to the far side of the field.
３）On that side, a fresh defender takes on the original attacker in a 1v1.
４）Once the 1v1 wraps up, rotate the next group in.
See the coaching points & progressions
Visualize the movement on an online tactics board,
and share it with your players and staff.
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