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3v2 Transition Wave — Attack Before Recovery

A transition-wave practice where three attackers break quickly against two defenders with emphasis on early forward actions and fast finishing.

Exploit a temporary 3v2 advantage before recovering defenders can reorganise.
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3v2 Wave
Players
7
Duration
16 min
Goalkeepers
1
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U11–U18
Category
Transition
Type
Transition

Organization

Set a 35x25m channel toward goal. Three attackers begin with the ball against two defenders. After the attack finishes, rotate the next group immediately to maintain transition tempo.

Coaching Points

First action forward when possible | Attack space before defenders recover | Use width to stretch the two defenders | Ball carrier commits one defender | Finish before the overload disappears

Progressions

  • Release one recovering defender from behind after the first touch.

Regressions

  • Increase the starting distance between defenders and goal.
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