High School
3. 4V2 TRANSITION + 2
Area: Appox. 12 x 12( adjust as necessary) Players: Four groups of 4 players, different colors Objectives: Observe in Transition: Speed of thought.
Description: Dark blue defending against yellow
4. EXERCISE 4
Area: Appox. 12 x 12( adjust as necessary) Players: Four groups of 4 players, different colors Objectives: Observe transition into attack:
» Comfort and consistency to possess in transition for more than 1 or 2 passes? Angle, distance of support
Description: Light blue defending against dark blue
Transition to yellow defending against light blue
Progressions / Variations: When light blue wins ball and plays out to target allow one addition pass to change into an adjacent area.
» Build 4v2 in top, right.
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