4v4 diamond transitions
Objective – Defense and attack transitions – dynamically reshaping – Explode/Implode
GameFocus/PrinciplesResetProgression
- 2 teams 4 v 4 (5v5 depending on pitch space) – can add magic player if odd numbers
- Defending players aim is react and protect line to goal and force ball wide
- Attackers is to transition and play into space OR go high or wide fast
Play in sets of 2 mins
- 3 pts for std goal
- 3 pts for interception turnover which leads to a goal (3+3)
- 1 pt for 1 touch highball
- 1 pt for winning the ball back before it is passed
Attackers
- Anticipate – Look for interceptions
- Use first touch to take into space
- Play to space
- Forward first fast
- Leading runs
- Hi Lo wide we go
Defenders
- Pressure on the ball (especially on receipt)
- DO NOT DIVE
- Low and mobile body position / good footwork
- Force the attacker back
- Disrupt – get the stick in and force a ball handling error
- Any infraction coach throws new ball in
- Time to score
- 5 balls each to encourage retention
- Turn and burn after each score
- Add a magic player who plays for the possessing side
Home » GamePlay » Channelling/5 D's » 4v4 diamond transitions