Transition Drill - U10 to U17 Advance Soccers Drills

If ran as a quick paced, dynamic game, this drill will allow you to focus on transition from offense to defense.
Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Soccer Drill Info:
This is for ages U10, U12, U14, U16. Run this soccer drill with at least 8 players but no more than 8. This soccer drill should last approximately 20 minutes on a small field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, alternate jersey.

Soccer Drill Diagram

Setup:
Create a grid that is 15X15 and set 2 goals on ether end approximately 1 yard apart. Split the team into 2 teams (Red and Yellow).

Instructions:
One player from each team will begin the match playing a simple 1v1 game to goal. Play is continuous until the ball goes over the end line or a goal is scored. The defender is out, and the first player in line at the end at which the ball goes through the goal or over the line should immediately attack the opposite goal against the remaining player. The play continues until one player scores 5 goals.

Variations:
Play 2v2 or 3v3

Coaching Points:
Help players early identify transition situations and take advantage of those situations whether they are defending or attacking. The quicker the player can recognize the situations, the easier it is for them to exploit their options.

Focus:
Technical Dribbling, Technical Aggressiveness, Tactical Transition