This is Part 1 in a two-part series.  Part 2 will address transitioning from the the midfield to the forwards.

Transition from the Goalkeeper to through the Backs to the Midfield

Warm Up Activity - Passing and moving - Evolving into possession Organization - 2 teams of 8 (7+GK) - 60x44 grid to start  (Figure 1) Coaching Points
- Body shape  - First touch - Preparing the ball - GK distribution - Timing of runs	Figure 1: 7v7 + GKs Possession without direction

Maine Theme 1 Activity - End Zone Possession Game - Chip ball into GK hands for point Organization - 7v7 to GKs in end zones - Create 1/3s of field (Figure 2) Coaching Points - Distribution by GKs - Possess vs. penetrate - Utilize/create space
	Figure 2: 7v7 + GKs to end zones Field is divided in thirds

Main Theme 2

Activity - 8v8 to big goal and 2 counter goals Organization - 60-70 long X 65-70 wide - Field divided into 1/3s - Defending forwards must drop behind line when GK has the ball (Figure 3) Coaching Points - Defining when space is available for penetration  - Early looks forward
	Figure 3: 1-3-3-1 vs. 1-3-3-1 Transition from GK to backs

Main Theme 3

Activity - 8v8 to big goal and 2 counter goals Organization - Organize specific numbers in each area - Work with GK to backs & backs into midfield (Figure 4) Coaching Points - Determining where space is by numbers in each area
	Figure 4: Circles -- 1-3-3-1 Focus on transitioning ball from backs to midfield Squares -- 1-3-2-2 Focus on defending and attacking in transition

Game
Activity
- 8v8 to 2 big goals

Organization
- Allow teams to organize their own formations

Coaching Points
- Coach teams in decisions on how to best transition from one line to the next with an
emphasis on GK to backs to midfield