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Transitions and Quick Play

4 weeks

12 sessions

U18 - Seniors

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Sessions per week: 1 2 3

Week 1

#1 Duels and Transitions: Mastering 1v1 and Reactivity 70 min

#2 High press and quick forward run after recovery 65 min

#3 Intervals and Transitions: Exploiting the Spaces Between the Lines 70 min

Week 2

#1 High press and effectively use attacking transitions 70 min

#2 Coordinated Press and Possession: Mastering Transitions Under Pressure 65 min

#3 Transition phases: effectively using numerical advantage 62 min

Week 3

#2 Fluidity of passing and attacking-defensive transition between the lines 59 min

#3 Quick Circulation and Transitions with Game Situation Rondos 75 min

#4 Development of basic endurance and quick attacking transitions forward 62 min

Week 4

#1 High press and quick transitions: mastering collective defensive intensity 57 min

#2 Exploiting transitions and numerical advantage between the lines 63 min

#3 Duels, transitions, and game awareness in small-sided games 87 min

About this cycle

Cycle focused on mastering attacking transitions and defensive transitions to destabilize the opponent. Players develop their ability to switch quickly from one phase of play to another effectively. The counter-pressing and quick attacks are reinforced to better control the moments of transition.

Cycle objectives

Master quick attacking transitions.
React immediately to losing possession.
Switch quickly between phases of play.

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Cycle objectives & focus areas

Counter-pressing Defensive transition Attacking transition

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