Transition
Transition 5v5 — Win It, Go
Two teams of 5 in the central zone
Theme
Transition
Duration
30 min
Players (min–rec–max)
20–20–20
Equipment
cones, pinnies, balls
Set-up
Two teams of 5 in the central zone. Two target goals (small gates) at each end. Team in possession attacks one end; on turnover the new possession team immediately attacks the opposite end. Turnover must be played within 3 seconds or possession returns. High cognitive load — keep the reps frequent.
Coaching points
- First thought after winning it: where's the space? Second thought: how do I get there?
- Andre and Trey — transition is where your pace is a weapon; recognize the moment
- Defenders: don't just chase — get goal-side and force the attacker wide
Progressions
- Widen the field to create more transitional space
- Add a 3-second rule: if you don't advance the ball into the final third within 3 seconds of winning it, possession resets