Counter Attacking/Transitional play

DESCRIPTION

5v3 in the central area and a 2v2 on the flanks. Defending team ( blue team) start with the ball in the central area and try to keep possession. If attacking team ( red team) possess the ball they should look to work the ball out to their striker. The striker has 3 options, 1) Play the ball pack to central players who should be sprinting forward. 2)Play the ball to the right flank. 3) play the ball to the left flank. Once the ball is passed in to the striker all defenders and strikers can sprint forward to quickly counter. Attacking team must aim to score and defending team must clear the ball either by working it out from the back or clearing their lines. No players are allowed to move forward until the ball is passed into the striker.

COACHING POINTS

• Central attacking players look for quick pass to striker.
• Striker to hold the ball with a good first touch and make a quick decision to play the ball.
• Attacking team must be fast and work at a high intensity to push into the box and flanks to create an overload.
• Defenders must pick up good positions and work at the same intensity as the strikers.
• Attackers must take the opportunity to score a goal if the chance arises.

Progressions

• Defenders position themselves in front of the attackers on the flanks.
• Defenders in the penalty box position themselves level with the striker.
•  Create a 4v4 in the central area