Anastasiou Yannis | Attack transition
Attack transition »
The insight and the appropriate decisions of my football players during the transition to the attack, is a constant concern but also a trademark of the teams I train.
I use the following training session mainly on a weekly micro-cycle during the season, where I want to give my players cohesiveness but also their function, with the recovery of the ball and the rapid transition to the attack under conditions.

Attack transition »
Part 1:
Possession drill (rondo) 8v2 in square 15x15m.
The players are required to follow the rules of the all-known "rondo 5v2" with the following difference. After all passes, the outside players must run quickly around the pole placed outside the sides of the square.
This is how I prepare my football players for main training, with a move immediately after contact with the ball, which is decisive in setting up continuous action from the player's side for the attacking transition.
Exercise Intensity: 65-85% M.H.R.
Exercise Duration: 1-2 sets x 8'-10'
Exercise break: 1' per set

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Part 2:
I divide the group into 2 groups 10v10.
SSG with ball possession in a 40x40m space.
Football players are placed in their positions based on the formation that I will follow in the next match but also and for the opponents based on the analysis that has been made. The space is selected based on the distance I want my team to have between the lines.
Teams play with 2 contacts with a target the "opposing" team the 10 passes (retaining their formation) and our "own team" pass through any of the 3 gates I have placed in a short time.
Exercise intensity: 75-95% M.H.R.
Exercise Duration: 1-3 sets x 3'-6'
Exercise break: 1' per set

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Part 3:
Free game 10v10 with 2 GK at 3/4 of the pitch.
I let the game run freely without contact limitation but with the offside rule in place. I urge starting eleven team players to quickly exploit on the backs of the opponent's lines with constant movement and right decisions.
Exercise intensity: 75-95% M.H.R.
Exercise Duration: 1-4 sets x 6'-10'
Exercise break: 2 'per set
