Help players to recognise whether to pass or dribble and the right time to penetrate or keep possession

Forward runs from players off the ball to create overloads and passing options Support play quickly Ensure players still have security behind the ball in case of a transition

Try to play forward quickly to create overloads Try to break lines to disrupt opposition Recognise whether the pass can be into space to counter quicker or does it need to go into feet to protect

Attacking Transitions Tactics
13 -18+

Counter Attacking from Wide & Central

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Written by Abbie Sadler

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Many goals are scored from teams transitioning quickly when winning possession and creating overloads, this drill will allow players the opportunity to practice this.

Coaching Objectives

Coaching the reaction and decision making on and off the ball when regaining possession will help players counter attack effectively and create goal scoring opportunities. Support play is also important to allow forward passes and create overloads.

Drill Setup

60 Mins
18 Players
2 Goals
18 Bibs
110x75 y

What the Players Do

Full pitch 3 10x10 boxes placed across the half way line. 18 players, 3v1 in two wide boxes and 2v2 in central box, 1v1 on outside of the 18 yard box. Practice starts…

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