20 min
12-16 players
Tactical
Defensive-attacking transition: switch of play with possession in 2 areas
Possession game on 2 equivalent zones to work on the defensive-attacking transition in the defensive third. Having a "support" player is key during this transition.
Description
Mark out a 25x30m area approximately, then divide the field into 2 equal parts (see animation). Next, form 3 teams of 4 players: 2 teams start in opposition in one of the 2 zones while the last team is spread out across each width of the field. Finally, place one last player in the 2nd zone to cr...
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