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Shot + transition: “touch the post”
- 20 min
- 6–16 players
- 3v3
- 5v5
- 7v7
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Finishing & Scoring
- Defending against shots
Game-like transition exercise: the player finishes and must immediately switch to defending (e.g. “touch the post” as a trigger) to stop the next attack. High tempo and a clear “attack with purpose” mentality – fun and competitive.
What the coach should look for
- Immediate transition after the shot: the first step is backwards/towards your own goal – no “dead” seconds.
- Press using your body angle so you steer the player away from dangerous space.
- Communication: who presses, who covers? Roles quickly.
- Finish with quality but be mentally ready to defend straight after.
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