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Transition rondo

U14–U15 Transitions and pressingPossession and rondos

Four keep the ball against two in a 12×12 m box; on a regain the two try to escape through a gate while the losers counter-press.

4v2 transition rondo with exit gates 12×12 m · 4v2 Gate Gate Team A Opponent Pass Press
Transition rondo: lime keep the ball 4v2 in a 12×12 m box. When red win it, they score by passing or dribbling through one of the two gates 5 m outside the box; the lime player who lost the ball and the nearest team-mate counter-press at once.

Rules

  • Two 4 m gates placed 5 m outside two opposite sides
  • Possession team limited to two touches
  • Defenders score by passing or dribbling through a gate after winning the ball
  • Loser and nearest team-mate counter-press; a regain before the gate scores
  • Player who lost the ball swaps with a defender; 1 min rest; precede with 6 min of mobility

Coaching points

  • Instant reaction to the loss
  • After a regain, look up and make the first pass accurate rather than rushed

Common mistakes

  • Stopping to argue after losing the ball

From the session “Transition Drills for U14–U15: Counter-Press and Counter-Attack”

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