Transition Game — 5v5 Two-Touch Counter

5v5 in a mid-sized grid with a small goal at each end. Coach plays a new ball to the team that just defended the moment a goal is scored or ball goes out — forces instant mental switch. Max two touches in the opposition half to encourage quick transitions.

• Moment of turnover: first pass is forward — no recycling sideways when the gate is open
• Wide players sprint immediately into space; the transition window is 3–4 seconds before shape resets
• Striker: pin the last defender on turnovers, don't drift short and clog the channel

• Add a neutral who always plays with the team transitioning to attacking — rewards quick vertical ball
• First-touch only in the final third to force quality at pace