Clearance Trap at Box Edge — Secure Second Contact, Then Escape
A transition exercise built around the moment after a clearance. The attacking team attempts to secure the second ball at the edge, while the defending team tries to win that contact and escape rather than immediately forcing a long counter.
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Organization
Use a full-size goal, box-edge zone and two side escape gates 25–30m from goal. Begin with a cross into the box. The defending team clears toward the edge. Players contest the second contact; if defenders secure it, they score by escaping through either side gate.
Coaching Points
Edge players anticipate the clearance before it happens | First contact after the clearance should secure, not panic | Defenders escape away from the densest pressure | Former attackers counterpress the second ball | Use side gates to reward controlled escape
Progressions
- Allow the attacking team to shoot immediately if they win the second contact cleanly.
Regressions
- Predetermine the clearance zone and start defenders with numerical support around the edge.
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