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Transition Game from 1 vs 0 to 5 vs 4
25 min
Soccer Exercise

Transition Game from 1 vs 0 to 5 vs 4

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

Pitch: Cones mark the playing area; two goals stand at the ends.

Equipment: 2 goals, cones and several balls.

Players: Two teams of five plus goalkeepers.

Procedure

  • The drill starts with a 1 vs 0 and a finish on goal; a rebound shot is not allowed.
  • Immediately afterwards two opponents set off into the area with a ball for a 2 vs 1.
  • After every ball out of play or goal, two players per team set off into the area alternately until the game is 5 vs 4.
  • A short rest follows; in the next run-through the other team starts the drill.

Tip

  • Use the numerical advantage to combine quickly or to dribble through.
  • Demand immediate transition.
  • The defenders try to cover the space.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior Transition drill Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition
Football-specific endurance

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies 3 goalies 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch
Training timing
Season preparation