Real Madrid Attacking Transition Box

Session

Session: AO.064

Exercise Objectives

Develop the ability of players to transition from defensive to attacking positions quickly.
Developing attacking team shape.

Organisation

Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement

Set-Up

Instructions

The team in possession MUST always have 4 players on the edge of the playing grid (i.e. one on each side). The 2 neutrals always play in the middle are and play for the team in possession always.
Attacking team players other than the one player left in the middle cannot touch the ball in possession unless they are on the outside of the grid.
When possession is lost the transition occurs for the other team and the team that lost possession migrate back into the central playing area.
Side players can move up and down the side of the playing area.
Note: For practice purposes this drill can be done without the switching on the fly to begin with. I.e. each team plays a set period in on the sides.

Scoring

10 consecutive passes = 1 goal. This number can be varied to the level of the players.

Coaching Points

Quick transition from defensive position to offensive position.
Ensure one player spreads wide on each side, one high and one deep.
Encourage the players to make a big space.
Outside players (i.e. full backs and outside mids) should be the ones to spread to the wide sides.
Play quick and with limited touches in the middle.
Look to get the ball wide early.
Create good supporting angles and passing triangles.

Progressions