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| Transition: Mids to Finish |
In this installment of the SJ Training Session, NSCAA Regional Technical Director Lang Wedemeyer addresses the issue of transition from the midfielders to the forwards. This session is a progression from the From the Back session.
Warm-Up Phase
Activity: Tactical Back to Pressure
Organization: Groups of three or four with functional passing
Coaching Points:
• Creating space
• Timing of runs
• Penetrating options
Main Theme 1
Activity: 3 v. 2 + 1 Transition Game
Organization: Two cone goals 25-30 yards apart. Offense has three attackers v. two defenders and a goalkeeper. Upon possession, team must play back to goalkeeper before attack.
Coaching Points:
• Timing of runs
• Tactical options for penetration
• Isolation
Main Theme 2
Activity: Offense v. Defense
Organization: Half field divided into three zones. 6 + 2 v. 4 + 4 to big goal. Attack can score on big goal or two small goals on flanks. Defense scores by distributing to target in center circle.
Coaching Points:
• Possess for penetration
• Decisions
• Timing of runs
• Creativity
Main Theme 3
Activity: Offense v. Defense
Organization: Half field: Offense attacks big goal, defense has target outlet. Flank goals now are gates for uncontested crossing.
Coaching Points:
• Penetration on flanks
• Box
• Organization
Game
Activity: Putting It All Together
Organization: Three-quarter field with three zones. Allow teams to discern their own formations.
Coaching Points:
• Connecting lines for transition and penetration.
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