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Regain and Switch — Escape Immediate Pressure

A transition-possession game where the team winning the ball is rewarded for recognising pressure and moving possession quickly to the opposite side.

After regaining possession, escape the immediate pressure by switching quickly into the free side.
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TargetTarget
Players
8
Duration
16 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U11–U18
Category
Transition
Type
Transition

Organization

Set a 30x25m area with wide target zones on both sides. Play 4v4 to 6v6. After a regain, the team must try to connect with the opposite wide zone within a short time window.

Coaching Points

First look after the regain is away from pressure | Secure the ball before forcing the switch | Support underneath the new ball carrier | Use one or two passes to escape | Accelerate once the free side is found

Progressions

  • Add mini-goals beyond the wide zones for a final attacking action.

Regressions

  • Increase the time window and make the wide zones larger.
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