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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