{"id":24052,"date":"2022-08-09T10:02:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T00:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/?p=24052"},"modified":"2024-01-22T14:00:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T03:00:54","slug":"5v5-transition-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/5v5-transition-game\/","title":{"rendered":"5v5 Transition Game"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a directional possession or wave practice. The session aims to encourage players to control the ball in an overload situation with quick combination play and accurate passing. Defenders are tasked with pressing outnumbered, winning the ball and trying to score before transitioning to possession and supporting their team mates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nav-container\" style=\"background-color: #f8f8f8; padding: 40px 20px;\">\n<div class=\"nav-title\"><h3>Quick Navigation<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"nav-links\" style=\"\n    display: flex;\n\">\n    <ul class=\"onpage-nav left\" style=\"\n    width: 50%;\n\">\n<li><a href=\"#about-the-video\">About the Video<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#additional-information\">Additional Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#practice-overview\">Practice Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#interpreting-diagrams\">Interpreting the Diagrams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"onpage-nav right\" style=\"\n    width: 50%;\n\">\n<li><a href=\"#diagrams\">Diagrams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#objectives\">Objectives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#organisation\">Organisation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#observations\">Observations &amp; Interventions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-the-video\">About the Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the video below, Dave will talk you through the structure of the practice, various outcomes and how you can adapt it for your players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.06% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/889333054?h=f03a654abc&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;quality_selector=1&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"5v5 Transition Game\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Do you want to improve your ability to plan and deliver great sessions? <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.playerdevelopmentproject.com\/courses\/foundations-of-session-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up for our Foundations of Session Design course here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"banner-block_e9937021e8dfbb42a0a56fe3c7010a03\" class=\"banner-block grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n  <div class=\"cell small-12 bg\" style=\"background-color: #f8f8f8\">\n    <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-middle\">\n      <div class=\"cell small-12 large-8\">\n        <h3 style=\"color: #000000\">Download this practice<\/h3>        <p style=\"color: #000000\">We&#8217;ve put this practice into a downloadable PDF guide for you to take to training.<\/p>      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"cell small-12 large-4 btn-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5v5-Transition-Practice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button banner-button\" style=\"background-color: #00ffcc ; color: #000000 ; border-color: #00ffcc ;\">Download Now<\/a>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>  \n<\/div><!-- id -->\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"practice-overview\">Practice Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Topic:<\/strong> Controlling Possession<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No. of Players:<\/strong> 8 &#8211; 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Goalkeepers:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practice Type:<\/strong> Positional Game<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Offsides: <\/strong>No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pitch Size:<\/strong> 30 x 20<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Timing:<\/strong> 20 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Age Group:<\/strong> U10+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"interpreting-diagrams\"><strong>Interpreting the Diagrams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key below outlines what the images mean on the diagrams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about the practices, contact the PDP Team or share your views on the Player Development Project Coaching Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"interpreting-diagrams\"><strong>Key For Diagrams<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1534\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-10-at-3.47.45-pm.png\" alt=\"soccer training diagram\" class=\"wp-image-18894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-10-at-3.47.45-pm.png 1534w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-10-at-3.47.45-pm-740x252.png 740w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-10-at-3.47.45-pm-150x51.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1534px) 100vw, 1534px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diagrams\"><strong>Diagrams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1415\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-10-1415x1000.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-10-1415x1000.png 1415w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-10-740x523.png 740w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-10-1536x1085.png 1536w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-10.png 2032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1415px) 100vw, 1415px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Set up a pitch with 4 mini goals and 2 halves. The possession team aim to keep the ball for as long as possible off the defending team who are outnumbered. If defending team win the ball they score in the mini goals and earn possession back for their team. As soon as goal is scored, coach serves ball to the spare players at opposite end and the game transitions quickly to the other half.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1373\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-9-1373x1000.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-9-1373x1000.png 1373w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-9-740x539.png 740w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-9-1536x1119.png 1536w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-9.png 2032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1373px) 100vw, 1373px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>An example of the red team successfully intercepting the ball and scoring in the goal. This immediately triggers the next ball in from the coach to the opposite end.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1373\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-9-1373x1000.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-9-1373x1000.png 1373w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-9-740x539.png 740w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-9-1536x1119.png 1536w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-9.png 2032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1373px) 100vw, 1373px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>An example of the practice set up with bigger numbers, in this case 7v7. 4 players press against 7 while 3 players stay spare ready to receive the next ball.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1373\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-9-1373x1000.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-9-1373x1000.png 1373w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-9-740x539.png 740w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-9-1536x1119.png 1536w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-9.png 2032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1373px) 100vw, 1373px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>After a successful press by red, the coach shifts the ball into the opposite half to the two remaining players. Red players must transition quickly to support their teammates. Blues quickly shift up the pitch to press 3v6.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1373\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-8-1373x1000.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-8-1373x1000.png 1373w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-8-740x539.png 740w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-8-1536x1119.png 1536w, https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-8.png 2032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1373px) 100vw, 1373px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>An example of the game with fewer players, in this case 8 players in a 4v4. 2 players wait for the next ball in while 2 press against 4. If you have uneven numbers, add in a neutral player which creates a 5v2 in possession.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"objectives\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To encourage players to control the ball in an overload. Defenders tasked with pressing outnumbered, winning the ball and scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"organisation\"><strong>Organisation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set up pitch with 4 mini goals and 2 halves. If you have uneven numbered, use a neutral player as pictured. The coach passes the ball into the possession team (blue). They aim to keep the ball 6v3 for as long as possible. Reds aim to press and score in the red goals. If reds are successful, the coach serves a ball into the opposite end (red half) and players transition to the opposite end. Reds now try to keep the ball, blues press 3v6 and try to score in the blue goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"observations\"><strong>Observations &amp; Interventions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What you might see<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players rushing in possession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slow transition when winning or losing the ball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Actions you might take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage players to enjoy the ball, take a touch and draw the press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrict players with a time limit to get into the other half to either support in possession or press as a team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adapted numbers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 = 4v4 (4v2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9 = 4v4+1 (5v2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 = 5v5 (5v3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 = 6v6 (6v3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>13 = 6v6+1 (7v4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14 = 7v7 (7v4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 = 7v7+1 (8v4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16 = 8v8 (8v5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adaptations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the session too easy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make the space smaller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add an extra defender<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the session too hard?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make the space bigger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a neutral player for team in possession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce the number of defenders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"would-you-like-the-complete-rundown-on-soccer-coaching\">Would you like access to more Session Plans?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Become a PDP Member and have access to the world\u2019s largest library of Session Plans, Q&amp;A Videos, Masterclass Discussions, Coaching Guides &amp; Research Reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3cIwgGP\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a PDP Member<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a directional possession or wave practice. 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