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Finish the Attack & Counter-Attack Transition

Setup:

• Field Layout: Divide the pitch into three zones:

  • Two 20x20 zones for attacking/defending.

  • One 10x10 central zone for the floater.

• Place one goal at each end of the field.

Players:

• Zone 1 (left): 3v2 (three blues attacking two reds).

• Central Zone: One neutral floater (player Orange).

• Zone 2 (right): 3v2 (three reds attacking two blues).

Rules:

• Attacking Phase:

  • Play begins in Zone 1, where the blue team (3 players) attacks the goal.

  • The red team (2 players) defends and attempts to win back possession.

  • Blues must try to score.

• Defensive Transition:

  • If the red team regains possession, they quickly play through the floater in the middle zone to transition into Zone 2.

  • The floater facilitates the counter-attack by connecting passes.

• Counter-Attacking Phase:

  • Upon receiving the ball in Zone 2, the red team (3 players) now attacks the blue goal in a 3v2 scenario.

  • The blue players in Zone 2 defend their goal.

• Time Constraint:

  • The counter-attacking team has 10 seconds to score once the ball enters Zone 2.

• Rotation:

  • Rotate the roles of the floater, defenders, and attackers after a set time or number of repetitions.

Coaching Points:

• Quick decision-making in transitions (from defense to attack).

• Use the floater effectively to create numerical superiority in the counter-attack.

• Focus on attacking efficiency within the 10-second time limit.

• Defensive organization: compact shape and quick pressure to regain possession.

This drill sharpens finishing skills, defensive marking and covering, transition play, preparing players for high-intensity game situations.

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