FAST TRANSITIONS FORWARD FROM CENTRAL ZONE STEP 1

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A 5v5 is organised in the central grid / 1v1 outside the box and a Goalkeeper in Goal (A).
Possession (Yellow Team): Quick ball circulation + movement. Quality of passing / possession. Defending (Red) Team: Compact centrally / Press the opponent. Immediately look to break forward on gaining possession. Speed of support - sprint to join the attack. Quality of Chances / Finishing.
2 mini-goals are placed 5yds behind the central grid (not shown in diagram).
Play begins with a pass from the Coach (C) to the Yellow team; the Yellow team must attempt to maintain possession - goals are awarded for -1. 10 consecutive
passes or 2. scoring in either mini-goal. The Red (defensive) team must win possession of the ball and immediately look to pass forward to the lone Striker (9) immediately after passing to #9 two players must break out of central zone to o􀃗er support and create a 3v1 to goal.

Progression 1: Allow 2 Black Defenders to follow. After goal / scoring chance; allow players to jog back to repeat. Change roles after designated time.

Players: 12 + GK. Time: 10'. Material: cones, balls and tshirts. Dimensions: F11 field.

FAST TRANSITIONS FORWARD FROM CENTRAL ZONE STEP 1