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| Transition from the Back |
IN this installment of the SJ Training Session, NSCAA Regional Technical Director Lang Wedemeyer addresses the issue of Transition Between Lines. This session details specifically with the transition from the goalkeeper through the backs through the midfield.
Warm-Up Phase
Activity: Passing and moving, evolving into possession
Organization: Two teams of eight (7+GK) on a 60 x 44 grid to start
Coaching Points:
• Body shape
• First touch
• Preparing the ball
• Goalkeeper distribution
Main Theme 1
Activity: End Zone Possession Game – chip ball into goalkeeper’s hands for a point
Organization: 7 v. 7 to goalkeepers in end zones. Create thirds of the field.
Coaching Points:
• Distribution by the goalkeepers
• Possess v. penetrate
• Utilize/create space
Main Theme 2
Activity: 8 v. 8 to big goal and two counter goals
Organization: Field 60-70 yards long x 65-70 yards wide, divided into thirds. Defending forwards must drop behind line when goalkeeper has the ball.
Coaching Points:
• Defining when space is available for penetration
• Early looks forward
Main Theme 3
Activity: 8 v. 8 to big goal and two counter goals
Organization: Organize specific numbers in each area. Work with goalkeeper to back and backs into midfielders.
Coaching Point:
• Determine where space is by numbers in each area.
Game
Activity: 8 v. 8 to two 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 goalkeepers to backs to midfielders.
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