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Possession

4v4v4 Transition Possession

Three teams of 4 plus 4 neutrals on the outside

Theme

Possession

Duration

30 min

Players (min–rec–max)

20–20–20

Equipment

cones, pinnies, balls

Set-up

Three teams of 4 plus 4 neutrals on the outside. Two teams compete; the third rests. Team in possession uses outside neutrals. When they lose it, the team that won it becomes possession team and the previous possession team becomes defenders. Light intensity — the point is decision-making, not running.

Coaching points

  • Use the neutrals — they're free, they exist for a reason
  • Transition moment: the second you lose it, your job changes immediately
  • Keep the ball moving; standing on it is a bad habit we're not starting here

Progressions

  • Neutrals restricted to one touch only
  • Team must play through a neutral before switching sides