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Transition Play 2 vs 2
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Transition Play 2 vs 2

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

Pitch: Four cones mark out the playing area; two goals stand at the ends.

Equipment: 2 goals, 4 cones and several balls.

Players: Teams of two players each; plus goalkeepers.

Procedure

  • Play is continuously 2 vs 2.
  • After a goal the successful team leaves the playing area immediately, and the next two players of that team come into the playing area.
  • The goalkeeper of the team that has conceded the goal plays a new ball to the team-mates as quickly as possible, who if possible finish on the opposing goal immediately.
  • After balls go out of play, the goalkeepers bring a new ball into play.
  • If no goal is scored within two minutes, two new players per team come into the playing area.

Tip

  • Go into the 1 vs 1 with courage.
  • Get past the opponent with a change of pace and a feint.
  • Get to the finish purposefully.
  • Pick up speed immediately.

Training attributes

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior Transition drill

Condition

Condition
Football-specific endurance Basic Endurance GAT

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies 3 goalies 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Group training Team training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch
Training timing
Season preparation