Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Transition
Field Position:
Offense, Defense, Midfield
Drill Style:
Game
Time Needed:
10 min
Field Location:
Half Field
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Objective
To learn to recognize and execute the fast break in game situations.
Description of Drill-Execution
Play 4v3 with a goalie in cage. Start the play by rolling the ball out to one of the offensive players between the restraining line and midline. The offensive player then uses the 4v3 advantage to attempt a goal. Award the offense one point for every goal and defense one point for every stop.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Fast break Defense and Offense
- Transition
- Number advantages/disadvantages
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
You can add a recovering defender to put pressure on the fast break.