Transition Two-v-One Wide Attack

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -Exploit a wide two-v-one
• -Decide between the overlap, the underlap and going alone
• -Deliver or finish at the end of the attack

Setup

1. 1A wide channel with a defender and two attackers in a 34 x 24 yards area.
2. 2Mark a second target area at the opposite end so the practice can flip direction instantly.
3. 3Balls with the wide attacker, bibs for the defender.

Coaching instructions

1. 1Two attackers work against one defender in the channel.
2. 2They must beat the defender and finish in the mini goal.
3. 3Defender scores by winning the ball and dribbling out.
4. 4Coach serves a loose ball into the middle and both teams react to win it.
5. 5On every turnover the winning team has six seconds to attack the opposite target.

Common mistakes

• -Passing before the defender commits
• -Both attackers running the same line
• -Stopping to appeal instead of reacting to the turnover