Set Up
Create a small playing area— in this video, we’re using the restraining area. Place two attackmen and two defensemen in the playing area at both ends of the field. Set up midfielder lines on either side of the midfield line. To start the drill, designate one team to be on offense and send two midfielders from each team onto the field. Play continues until a dead ball situation occurs, such as a goal, save, or turnover. At that point, the two midfielders who were just on defense will exit the field, and two new midfielders will enter to help in transition. The midfielders who were just on offense will get back and play defense. Attack and defense remain in for every rep, while the midfielders rotate—playing offense, then defense, and then subbing off.
Coaching Points & Principles
- Transition play – try to get quick opportunities if possible on offense
- Incorporate 2 player games like Picks or Shallow Cuts
- Defense should apply pressure to the ball to force turnovers
Progressions
- Add in a shot clock
- put 3 attack and 3 defense in to make 5v5
