Exploiting the gaps: ball retention and quick defensive-attacking transitions

This session focused on intervals combines ball retention work in the warm-up, followed by a spatial game with switches of play, then concentrates on defensive-to-attacking transitions with an overload rondo exercise to optimize recovery phases.

Drill #1

Warm-up: team ball possession

Ideal warm-up drill to practice team ball retention, focusing on movement and passing accuracy....

Drill #2

Play in Space and Switches of Play

With this exercise, your players can calmly practice switching sides and playing in space with or without the ball. The possibility of scoring in multiple goals also enhances concentration for defenders and creativity for attackers....

Drill #3

Attacking transition: recovery and retention

Through this defensive-to-attacking transition drill, your players improve both ball retention/circulation and their game awareness (offensive). Ideal for progressing on pressing and recovery work....

Drill #4

Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions

Ball possession and transition work in a balanced rondo, where each team seeks to exploit the temporary overload during the possession phase....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Attacking transition Defensive transition Fun Game Cognitive Scanning Gaps Using width Overload Rondos Counterattack Transition

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