Author Information
Author Name:
Wendy Stone
Author School:
Longwood University
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Man Up/Down Situation
Field Position:
Offense, Midfield, Defense
Drill Style:
Game, Conditioning
Time Needed:
10 min
Field Location:
Full Field
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Objective
To work on transitioning the ball down the field in an unsettled situation.
Description of Drill-Execution
Set up the field with lines of players at the corners of each restraining line. Start with a 3v2 at one end of the field. After a shot or defense comes up with the ball, make an outlet pass to one of the lines at the restraining line and 1 defender joins going the other direction. 2 of the 3 attackers stay and play defense at the end where they were just attacking. This is a disguised conditioning drill.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Offensive and Defensive Transition
- Clears
- Communication
- Conditioning
- Ball Movement
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
You can keep score to make it more competitive. Also you can increase the number of players on the field.