Author Information
Author Name:
Wendy Stone
Author School:
Longwood University
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Transition
Field Position:
Offense, Midfield, Defense
Drill Style:
Skill
Time Needed:
15 min
Field Location:
Full Field
Skill Level:
Advanced
Objective
To work on transitioning the ball using the entire width of the field.
Description of Drill-Execution
Start by setting up a 3v3 at both ends with lines of attack(X) and defense(D) at each restraining line. The drill begins by the goalie clearing the ball to attack(X) on either side. An attacker make a wing-to-wing pass to the first player in line and then becomes the trailing defender. The player takes the ball full speed to goal. If there is a goal or save, the goalie clears to D on either side and the drill repeats.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Clears
- Long Passes
- Ball Movement
- Recovery Defense
- Transition Offense/Defense
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
You switch up the passing pattern or require a certain number of passes to be completed before going to goal.