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2.Explosive Offensive transitions

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In modern football the rapid transition to attack is an integral part of the coaching process. The following training unit will be quite useful to improve the sector.

Part 1.

Preparation of players with passing drill Y-shaped.

Key points:

  • Movement to receive (timing)
  • Quality & type of pass
  • Receiving techniques
  • Running with the ball
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Part 2.

In 2 the spaces 40x40m transition game 8v6 +2. The 8 (blue) are trying to keep the ball. If the 6 (red) win it, they change the game and move it to the other half where a new 6v8 is created.Players play without contact limits with the ball. In each team transition change the players left behind.

Key points:

  • Positioning to receive/support
  • Decision making
  • Quality & type of pass
  • Receiving techniques
  • 1v1 dribbling
2.Explosive Offensive transitions

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Part 3. Problem Solution: Go at a 3v2 sitoation with 1 gk and fast aggressive activity. Attackers are urged to go into quick attacks with overnumbered situations. After every attack change direction of activity. Rotate the attackers while holding the pairs of defenders constant. The duration of the attacks should not exceed 20".

Key points:

  • Positioning/support
  • Decision making – find free man
  • Quality, type & range of passing
  • Receiving techniques
  • 1v1 dribbling
  • Finishing
2.Explosive Offensive transitions