2v2 Transition
A competitive transition game to focus on skill.
Description of Drill: The team is divided into 2 teams playing on a shortened field 60-70 yards. Midfielders are set up in the middle of the field. For this example, let's use Red vs. White.
2 Red Attackers and 2 White defenders set up on one end
2 White Attackers and 2 Red defenders set up on the other end
Rules: GB is thrown to 2 White midfielders and 2 Red midfielders - the winner must clear it to their attackers
Once the ball is cleared to the attack, Attack and Defense play out a 2v2
The same midfielders fight for a second GB & Midfielders play out a 2v2.
Variations:
Midfielders have 5 seconds to pass the ball to the attackers. Midfielders learn to get their head up and pass out a GB quicker. Attackers have to pop out hard for the ball.
Midfielders can pass to either side (White or Red) and work on deception and accountability of attackers’ cuts.
Midfielders add-in with attack and defense (play a 4v4 instead of a 2v2).
Equipment Needed: Balls, cones, and a goal.
Skills Emphasized:
Ball handling and clearing by defensive players
Riding by offensive players
2v1 fast break skills (both offensively and defensively)
Quick reaction from Offense to Defense after a turnover
Coaching Points of Emphasis: This drill can easily be adjusted to incorporate pieces of your specific ride, add numbers, or allow the defender to swing the ball through the GK to the other side.
Diagram of Drill:
